Japan, Imperial. A First Sino-Japanese War Parade Tunic, By Kaikosha, C.1895 Hold with lion above

with lion above

with collar tabs on either side

Mother's Cross - Gold Grade & Cased -  Bronze gilt and enamels

but are likewise completely unworn

Accompanied by a mint and unissued slightly later

Japan, Imperial. A First Sino-Japanese War Parade Tunic, By Kaikosha, C.1895 Hold with lion aboveA parade dress tunic, constructed of black wool, with a double breasted front closure leading to a stand up collar fastened by dual hooks and eyes, the front features two rows of seven, highly convex brass buttons featuring five lobed cherry blossoms on the obverses, the collar is faced in red wool with decorative, gold bullion borders, dual wool loops are sewn to each shoulder and bear shoulder boards constructed of braided gold bullion wire, two