Regarding this "sickness" https://asiamedals.info/threads/when-japanese-orders-are-getting-sick.12614
Usual story with this order.
Size 80 mm.
Usual story with this order.
Size 80 mm.
"Sick" Orders of the Pillars of the State
"Sick" 1st class set.
Badge size 63 mm.
Breast star 80 mm.
Sash is a replica.
Badge size 63 mm.
Breast star 80 mm.
Sash is a replica.
Cased 2nd class.
Another cased 2nd class (note how different the style of case inscription).
Not very successful attempt of red enamel restoring.
Same breast star before restoration.
Comparison with original enamel.
Same breast star before restoration.
Comparison with original enamel.
Another restoration attempt. Simply terrible ...
