Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Buy Now demonstrating no evidence of tab

demonstrating no evidence of tab removal

The underside of the visor is also painted in chocolate brown

the obverse depicting a rightward facing bust of Duke Carl Eduard

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”)

with chiselled rays between the arms

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Buy Now demonstrating no evidence of tab( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt and red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on striped green ribbon with rosette, 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan. It was established on February 12, 1890, by Emperor Meiji, in