Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Hold with one to each pocket

with one to each pocket and one to each shoulder

date impressed "1941" on the reverse

measuring 135 mm (w) x 200 mm (h)

together with red glass surround affixed by four rivets

1913 in Tonnenheide

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Hold with one to each pocket( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Of very fine quality manufacture with intricate detailing, constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a