Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive reverse with makers motif of

reverse with makers motif of Sourza 107 Rua Aurra

After two years in Japan

Gertrude Carmichael

with radiant sun rays between the arms

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive reverse with makers motif of( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled golden kite, superimposed on an eight point red enamel star with a total of 32 red enamelled rays, the kite is super imposed by a gilt eagle denoting fifth class, the reverse is plain with four large rivets, measures 46. 25mm (w) x 49. 90 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 30. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, small