Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Archive A grouping of two third

A grouping of two third reich period German event badges

measuring 93 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

circulated between 1912-1914

each perforated with five ventilation holes and a single hole at the top

residue evident on the reverse

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Archive A grouping of two third( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment