Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 GTRexclude In silver gilt with glass

In silver gilt with glass and enamels

Scattered gilt and surface wear

overlying a Maltesian cross

WWI Czechoslovakian Victory Medal - Bronze

It has no connection with Masonic "orders" of the same name which sprang up in the United States

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 GTRexclude In silver gilt with glass(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, surface wear and contact marks evident in the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively