Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class with Case GTRexclude One reads “ECHT DAMAST”

One reads “ECHT DAMAST”

The upper and neck area of the collar is fabricated from a mid-tone green brushed wool

IX - Institutions

the reverse retaining an intact cotton twill liner

stitched onto the hoist edge are seven suspension loops constructed of a non-magnetic metal alloy

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class with Case GTRexclude One reads “ECHT DAMAST”( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 46. 4 mm (h) x 50 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin