Order of the Pillars Of State

1st Class Badge of the order (this class was worn as a breast star only), 80 mm., gilt Silver, smooth rays, the centre in gilt silver with elements of symbolic meaning, enameled details and 12 pearls, reverse with Chinese inscriptions and retaining nuts, vertical, thin pin and two side hooks, in the original, octagonal, black lacquer fitted case of issue with Chinese inscription on the lid. A very rare class of this order, awarded in a very limited number, by the “Chinese” puppet government under Japanese control. I R!