Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, Cased Hold A mixed lot of eight

A mixed lot of eight Bundeswehr Luftwaffe squadron cuff titles

A rare award plaque

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

(Dienstauszeichnungen)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, Cased Hold A mixed lot of eight( (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.