Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction The die-stamped German silver helmet

The die-stamped German silver helmet plate illustrates two outward facing lions holding the crowned Bavarian shield

and maker marked "KF" for Karl Fischmeister

While still in the Philippines

stating that he was with the Royal Regiment of Canada

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction The die-stamped German silver helmet(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with a gilt eagle, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined in