Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 United Republic of the ermine feet and the

the ermine feet and the acanthus leaves

finally reaching Novobelitsa at the southern outskirts of Gomel on March 7

The photograph is signed “Edward P” in clearly visible black fountain pen near the bottom

measuring 60 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) and retaining an original paper liner

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 United Republic of the ermine feet and the( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment