Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Buy Now demonstrating minor loss of finish

demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout the decorations with some material fatigue visible to the case

The 11th Army was led by General der Infanterie and Supreme Commander Erich von Manstein (1887–1973) who signed this document

measuring 9 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

maker marked "1" (Deschler und Sohn

enamel chipping and contact marks on the raised centrepiece

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Buy Now demonstrating minor loss of finish( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 45. 8 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (w), rivets on reverse, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and