Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Province of China the inner seam measures 77

the inner seam measures 77 cm in length

issued in 1971

the reverse is plain and shows the attachment prongs of the obverse pieces

A Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy

with a red-highlighted inscription of “WINTERSPORTKÄMPFE” (“WINTER SPORTS GAMES”) across the bottom

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Province of China the inner seam measures 77( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 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. 2 mm (w) x 49. 9 mm (w), rivets on reverse, small areas of enamel cracks in the rays, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black