Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c.1920 Province of China the frame cracked at the

the frame cracked at the bottom right

base incorporating a platform in navy blue felt and slotted for the Breast Star

as well as “Reichssieger”

stitched with a maker’s label reading “GEBR

with a white enamel banner along the bottom with inscription ХЧТ

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c.1920 Province of China the frame cracked at the( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. Of very fine quality manufacture with intricate detailing, constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt 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