Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Auction 1916 and for his First

1916 and for his First World War service

fine example by this famous and very desirable maker

with tag “genuine amber” - overall better than very fine condition

measuring 80 mm (w) x 75

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Auction 1916 and for his First(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, lightly soiled original ribbon with hook and eye, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 21. 5 mm (w) x 14 mm (h) ribbon rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin, black velvet