Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction They were called the "Duchess

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Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge - French Made - In zinc

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction They were called the "Duchess(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.