Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction stamped in black ink with

stamped in black ink with a regimental stamp on the raw underside near the buckle

1866 in Miltit

a worn example with some loss of the gilt finish on the reverse

who excelled in this task

(SA-Mann Koppellschloss Gürtelschnalle)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction stamped in black ink with(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, surface wear and contact marks evident in the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively