Thanks to this original outer paper wrapper we now know that cases (even for the later 1938+) orders were manufactured in Kyoto, Japan.
勲八位景雲章 - 8th Class Order of the Auspicious Clouds
京都漆藝工業組合 - Kyoto Lacquerware Industry Association
Note that inscription was made in a "straight" later style and in silver https://asiamedals.info/threads/sil...n-the-lids-of-the-japanese-order-cases.26112/
勲八位景雲章 - 8th Class Order of the Auspicious Clouds
京都漆藝工業組合 - Kyoto Lacquerware Industry Association
Note that inscription was made in a "straight" later style and in silver https://asiamedals.info/threads/sil...n-the-lids-of-the-japanese-order-cases.26112/