maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA HABANA" and marked "FABRRICADO EN CUBA" (Manufactured in Cuba) on the reverse cartouche
Contained within blue case of issue
suspended from a swivel green enameled oak and laurel wreath with red enameled berries
A mixed lot of three belt buckles
1958 in Seattle
Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander with Case Province of China maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA(Zuihsh, ). Instituted in 1888. Multi piece construction, in silver with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h inclusive of its integral ring), intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length neck ribbon with bronze gilt clasp closure, the ribbon exhibiting a slight tear at the junction with the loop, near extremely fine. Contained in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa