Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vi Class, C.1930 Archive Issued 1807-1918

Issued 1807-1918

handwritten in black ink with other stamps and inscriptions in faded blue ink

Extensive edge wear

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referring to the rescue

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vi Class, C.1930 Archive Issued 1807-1918(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 43 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact on the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined