Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Auction In die stamped silvered steel

In die stamped silvered steel

extremely fine condition with some scuffing and light discolouration

with a layer of lemon-yellow piping

he served for one year with the Cadet Corps

featuring a handwritten signature of Oberstleutnant Dr

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Auction In die stamped silvered steel( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver 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 tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment of the