Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 GTRexclude In silver gilt with glass

In silver gilt with glass and enamels

Marine Corps Issue (bronze

circular impression on the bottom

a raised ring placed in the centre of the maroon felt medal bed to house the watch

the outer two rows with wider rows of green threading

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 GTRexclude In silver gilt with glass(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, surface wear and contact marks evident in the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively