Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 51 mm (w) x

measuring 51 mm (w) x 49

It comes with a leather straps placed on either side at the waist

measuring 6 cm (w) x 9

From the casulty list

the exterior with a faux brown leather exterior liner

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 51 mm (w) x( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Of very fine quality manufacture with intricate detailing, constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a