Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Hold Both sides of the blade

Both sides of the blade bear intricate

measuring 57 mm x 64

May 1916: Awarded the Military Merit Medal in Silver on the ribbon of Military Merit Cross for exceptional conduct in the face of the enemy

surrounded by 16 connected red cabochon glasses

as well as civil and military

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Hold Both sides of the blade( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt and 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, 50 mm (h) x 46 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 lined on the