Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class Breast Star - Trident Pin Construction

[TracA]

Greetings,

 

I recently acquired a cased OST 2nd class breast star, and I am assuming that the case was the case of issue for the star. The star is of typical obverse design and the reverse has a trident pin construction with a two-letter hallmark, which looks to me like FK. I note, however, that the reverse does not have rivets; it has screws. The case is octagonal and the medalbed has individual slots for each of the three pins as well as horizontal, rectangular slots for the hinge base and the hook/catch for the end of the central pin. Per the Medals of Asia website I have determined that this breast star was manufactured sometime in or after 1979. Any further information about it would be most welcome. In addition, any information about the octagonal case would also be welcome. Pictures below.

 

Thanks!

 

Tracy

Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class Breast Star - Trident Pin Construction obverse:

 

Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class Breast Star - Trident Pin Construction reverse:

 

Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class Breast Star - Trident Pin Construction FK (?) hallmark:

 

Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class Breast Star - Trident Pin Construction case lid. My word, I wish that I could eliminate the reflection:

 

Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class Breast Star - Trident Pin Construction medalbed:

 

[JapanX]

The case belong to the late 1930s/late 1950s.  

The breast star belong to the (circa) 1985 - 2003 time period.

 

Full history of this type 

 

https://asiamedals.info/threads/trident-breast-stars-of-the-order-of-the-sacred-treasure.25703/

Edited November 1, 2022 by JapanX

[TracA]

Nick,

 

As always, thank you for sharing your deep knowledge. It is much appreciated.

 

Tracy