Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Buy Now measuring 60 mm (w) x

measuring 60 mm (w) x 16 mm (h)

the reverse bearing a raised depiction of Orlov in a Roman-style uniform and mounted on a horse

and measuring 210x276mm

with a sharpened tip and semi-sharpened edges

a padded cloth lid

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Buy Now measuring 60 mm (w) xInstituted in 1890. Eight point star with red, blue, and yellow enamels, on original green ribbon, 49. 7 mm (h) x 46. 6 mm (w), mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was instituted on the 12th of February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. It was awarded for bravery, leadership or command in battle.