Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 visually-hidden Measuring 25 cm in diameter

Measuring 25 cm in diameter

moderate surface oxidation is evident throughout and all three reverse attachment prongs are missing

with the former wearing full regalia and with the Order of the Golden Fleece and the Military Order of Maria Theresia clearly visible

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several small holes consistent with mothing are evident

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 visually-hidden Measuring 25 cm in diameter( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver 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 of the