Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c. 1920 certificate_of_authenticity inclusive of its crown suspension)

inclusive of its crown suspension)

the obverse in black enamels with round silver inlays to form a “bullseye”

Instituted May 18th

the interior of the cover depicts the owner at home on leave above an Eastern Front Medal ribbon

O'Donahoe (January 10

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c. 1920 certificate_of_authenticity inclusive of its crown suspension)( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver 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 of the