Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vi Class, C.1930 Archive The wreath constructed of aluminum

The wreath constructed of aluminum in the shape of an open-ended oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon

Extensive edge wear

Medal of Merit for National Defence (in bronze gilt

and Coronation Medal 1937

but have long faded

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vi Class, C.1930 Archive The wreath constructed of aluminum(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 43 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact on the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined