Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Province of China two 25 mm wide leather

two 25 mm wide leather straps with smooth finished black uppers and raw undersides stitched in place at the left end

a rare piece in very good condition

on period blue ribbon

Signature on Post War Photo: Dietrich Peltz

one of what is likely Walter H

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Province of China two 25 mm wide leather( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver gilt, a lovely decoration, reverse plain, measures 42. 3 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with hook and eye on the reverse, small contact marks to edges, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a boutonniere. Contained in the original case of issue, a black lacquer case with Kanji on the lid, interior features dark purple silk and velvet, light wear, in extremely fine condition.