Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Archive measuring 110 mm x 47

measuring 110 mm x 47 mm

during the German-Prussian War

moderate loss of nickel to the plated fixtures

wound or sickness)

The city was captured by American forces and hostilities formally ceased on November 22nd

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Archive measuring 110 mm x 47( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt and 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, 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin lined on the