Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac translation: Character and honesty) and

translation: Character and honesty) and shortened “ERIC

an additional hole drilled through the stake just below the insignia

It was founded in 1881 on a private initiative and operated until 1938

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Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac translation: Character and honesty) and( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 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 45. 1 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamel cracks on the red rays, 12 oclock arm is slightly bent, in near very fine condition.