Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1940 Archive they destroyed a two seater

they destroyed a two seater (DES)

The Bacqueville House still has in its private collection

in its hard shelled case of issue

A watered silk ribbon

hole drilled through crown replacing ring suspension

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1940 Archive they destroyed a two seater(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or