Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Archive May God go with you

May God go with you

with a 40 mm long fringe sewn in place along the bottom edge

A brown bakelite ring encompasses the interior

and By Way of Introduction

a studio portrait of an officer

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Archive May God go with you( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver gilt, a lovely decoration, reverse plain, measures 42. 3 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with hook and eye on the reverse, small contact marks to edges, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a boutonniere. Contained in the original case of issue, a black lacquer case with Kanji on the lid, interior features dark purple silk and velvet, light wear, in extremely fine condition.