Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac museum marked in red ink

museum marked in red ink "60" and marked "ALPAKA" (nickle silver) on the reverse

(1862-1896 Issue

(Deutsche Staatskrone Abzeichen)

reverse with a black memorial ribbon sewn in place bearing the Order's insignia with "In Memorial" on a wreath above and "PRIDE OF THE WEST / LODGE NO

highlighted by fleshtones in the face and rich blue in the eyes

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac museum marked in red ink(Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 57. 0 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its