Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Republic of dark patina on the BWM

dark patina on the BWM

eastern Libya

demonstrating moderate surface oxidation throughout the core

Roma” on the reverse

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Republic of dark patina on the BWM( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Of very fine quality manufacture with intricate detailing, constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a