Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1918 Auction with blackened wreath

with blackened wreath

signature in blue ink and partially worn

SUDAN 1899 (CAPTAIN PEAKE

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Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1918 Auction with blackened wreath(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 56. 2 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or