A well-studied phenomenon.
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Silver, gilt, diamonds, sapphires, enamel.
Size of the breast star is around 80-82 mm.
Original pin was cut-off and base of the star was gilded.
"Brooches": Japanese Orders and Badges converted into Jewelry, Belt Buckles, Obidome, etc
The attractive and exotic look of Japanese orders often makes them a victim of jewelers ...

Imperial Russian Orders Converted into Brooches and Pendants
Imperial Crown from privately-comissioned order of Saint Anna. Gold, enamel.

Imperial Russian Orders Converted into Japanese Obidomes
A well-studied phenomenon. https://asiamedals.info/threads/brooches-japanese-orders-and-badges-converted-into-jewelry-belt-buckles-obidome-etc.12302/ https://asiamedals.info/threads/imperial-russian-orders-converted-into-brooches-and-pendants.26612/ Obidome (帯留め) is a piece of jewelry to...

Silver, gilt, diamonds, sapphires, enamel.
Size of the breast star is around 80-82 mm.
Original pin was cut-off and base of the star was gilded.