Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction Archive later posted to the 16th

later posted to the 16th Infantry Battalion on November 6th

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cerulean blue and ultramarine blue enamels

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Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction Archive later posted to the 16th(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