Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, Cased Hold A rare award plaque

A rare award plaque

36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h)

Sleeve Insignia

This fine quality cap is fabricated from quality doeskin wool

one measuring 62 mm (w) x 86 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, Cased Hold A rare award plaque( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, gilt loss evident on the golden kite (bird of prey, which was, a messenger of the kami as described in the ancient Japanese chronicle Nihon Shoki, which helped Emperor Jimmu defeat his enemies in battle), contact marks present on the reverse, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.