Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive light wear evident on the

light wear evident on the reverse of the leather patch

then was transferred to the U

reverse with makers motif of Sourza 107 Rua Aurra

Gertrude Carmichael

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive light wear evident on the( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled golden kite, superimposed on an eight point red enamel star with a total of 32 red enamelled rays, the kite is super imposed by a gilt eagle denoting fifth class, the reverse is plain with four large rivets, measures 46. 25mm (w) x 49. 90 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 30. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, small