Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class visually-hidden measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)

suspended from a hanger inscribed "New Jersey"

chipping evident in the white and blue enamels

sleeve badges

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class visually-hidden measuring 40 mm (w) x( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin lined