Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Hold It is signed in blue

It is signed in blue ink: E

cited in the London Gazette for such on February 22nd

three 52nd Cavalry Brigade

One of the scuttled ships was raised and scrapped

near the Madeleine

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Hold It is signed in blue(). 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.