Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Hold a lovely decoration in extremely

a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition

including loss of black enamel on numerous shield links

maker's label inscribed "CEJALVO MADRID" affixed to the lining on the inside lid

Accompanied by miniature Gold award on rosette

93mm in silver

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Hold a lovely decoration in extremely( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 46. 0 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 30. 0 grams, worn on a correct replacement ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel