Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Auction with nearly all of its

with nearly all of its original finish worn off

and is signed in black ink by District Sergeant v

and just before the end of the Great War

and served as the Führer der Zerstörer and later as Vizeadmiral in the Kriegsmarine

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Auction with nearly all of its( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 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 46. 2 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (w), rivets on reverse, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and velvet interior,