JAPAN. Order of the Golden Kite Badge, ND (Established 1890). EXTREMELY FINE.
Barac-73; Werlich-779; Vernon-25; Peterson 16. V-Class. Fifth grade silver and enamels breast badge. Red enamel cross rimmed with silver. Crossed blue Samurai shields with yellow enamel sheathed swords. Gilt kite (falcon) atop a staff completes the badge. Original green with white stripes silk moire ribbon. No enamel loss, a nearly as issued example with slight discoloration of the ribbon. EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00