Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Newly Listed within a ribbed silver ring

within a ribbed silver ring

obverse with a U

but without enamels

then as a Gunner-in-Command of Torpedo Boat No

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Newly Listed within a ribbed silver ring(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, lightly soiled original ribbon with hook and eye, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 21. 5 mm (w) x 14 mm (h) ribbon rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin, black velvet