Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Archive measuring 181x129mm

measuring 181x129mm

light contact and gilt wear

measuring 32 mm (w) x 1510 mm (l)

This high-quality example remains in a near extremely fine condition

1 Clasp - THE GREAT WAR 1914-18

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Archive measuring 181x129mm(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.