Grand Cordon of the Grand Order of the Orchid Blossom made by Osaka Mint /marked M/

Lacquered case dimensions 130 x 250 x 70 mm.

Original lacquered cased stored in privately commissioned kiri case made by Kinto lacquerware shop https://asiamedals.info/threads/mar...apanese-sake-cups-sakazuki.25385/#post-354359.

Badge.

Silver, gilt, pearls, enamel.
Size 69.2 x 109 mm.
Weighs 108.2 g.

Reverse of the badge marked with M https://asiamedals.info/threads/mark-m-on-japanese-orders-and-medals-who-and-when.14818/

大勲位章 - Grand Order of Merit

Close-up /photo courtesy of the owner/.

Suspension ball is also marked with M /photo courtesy of the owner/. Note that mark was double stamped.

 

Breast star.

Silver, gilt, pearls, enamel.
Size 90.45 x 95.20 mm.
Weighs 135.4 g.

Reverse of the pin marked M.

大勲位章 - Grand Order of Merit

Mark M /photo courtesy of the owner/.

 

Detailed examination of the case. Photos courtesy of the owner.

Width approx. 133 mm
Length approx. 253 mm
Height approx. 79 mm
Weight approx. 739.1 g.

 

Another example of cased set made by the Osaka Mint