Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class GTRexclude a Miniature: in silver gilt

a Miniature: in silver gilt with red and white enamels

The interior is fully lined with a grey cotton liner

consisting of a medal bar with four ribbons

Regimental Soldier (black and white

entitled "The Winchester Book"

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class GTRexclude a Miniature: in silver gilt( (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 45. 1 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamel cracks on the red rays, 12 oclock arm is slightly bent, in near very fine condition.