Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Province of China CASSINO - 18-V-1944" below

CASSINO - 18-V-1944" below

measuring 208x293mm

The Society of the Cincinnati

two 25 mm wide leather straps with smooth finished black uppers and raw undersides stitched in place at the left end

Signature on Post War Photo: Dietrich Peltz

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Province of China CASSINO - 18-V-1944" below( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver gilt, a lovely decoration, reverse plain, measures 42. 3 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with hook and eye on the reverse, small contact marks to edges, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a boutonniere. Contained in the original case of issue, a black lacquer case with Kanji on the lid, interior features dark purple silk and velvet, light wear, in extremely fine condition.