Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 United Republic of The photograph is signed “Edward

The photograph is signed “Edward P” in clearly visible black fountain pen near the bottom

FLAX USA" and "299338"

measuring 60 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) and retaining an original paper liner

000" and "Advance Edition" along the top edge on both sides

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 United Republic of The photograph is signed “Edward( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). 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 tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment