Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class United Republic of tiny enamel chip to Sacred

tiny enamel chip to Sacred Heart

One for an Order of the Red Eagle

measuring 47mm x 34 mm

with minor loss of finish evident to some of the decorations

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class United Republic of tiny enamel chip to Sacred(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.