Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction 0 mm (w) x 14

0 mm (w) x 14

the reverse with a central depiction of the Church of the Redeemer

27 mm (w) 63

inscribed "1943" on the obverse bottom arm and "1941" on the reverse

loss of nickel finish to the crossguards

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction 0 mm (w) x 14( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 45. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), worn on original ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel rays, otherwise enamel intact, gilt