Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was founded in 1881

It was founded in 1881 on a private initiative and operated until 1938

7 - Hoffman and Campbell

measuring 35mm x 42mm

accounting for 16 of the 31 Axis vessels sunk

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was founded in 1881( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 45. 1 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamel cracks on the red rays, 12 oclock arm is slightly bent, in near very fine condition.