Japan. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C. 1940 Auction and two with out a

and two with out a pinback

measuring 17 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

he was sent to Camp Taliaferro

published in Wien/Vienna by the Hof-und Staatsdruckerei in 1811

Photo in very fine condition

Japan. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C. 1940 Auction and two with out a( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 45. 90mm (w) x 49. 75mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 29. 6 grams, worn on a correct replacement ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel