Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Hold otherwise extremely fine and rare

otherwise extremely fine and rare

complemented by seven rows of wrapped twisted brass wire with pleasant patina

standard buckram backer

gold suspension

A Miniature Order of the Bath in 18kt Gold - The Most Honorable Order of the Bath

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Hold otherwise extremely fine and rare( 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 46. 0 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 30. 0 grams, worn on a correct replacement ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel