Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vi Class, C.1930 Auction Archive illustrating a fleur-de-lys

illustrating a fleur-de-lys

the obverse in the form of an oval tank tread wreath

the hardware intact

centre applique is hand painted on enamel

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vi Class, C.1930 Auction Archive illustrating a fleur-de-lys(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 43 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact on the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined