Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Medals & Orders Auction Archive hilt fittings exhibit loss of

hilt fittings exhibit loss of nickel-plating

Good quality badge measuring 35 x 53mm

trimmed with meadow green piping

The cap measures 290 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Medals & Orders Auction Archive hilt fittings exhibit loss of1. Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 42. 52 mm (w) x 56. 02 mm (l), in case of issue