Japan, Empire. An Order of the Gold Kite, Three VI Class Awards & One IIII Class Award United Republic of a size mark of “56”

a size mark of “56”

Finely crafted

the head features a large central eye in black enamel with an oversized hooked beak detailed in Gold

constructed of machine-embroidered silver threading on a dark grey wool back

taking the name from Queen Victoria who was the Empress of India

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Gold Kite, Three VI Class Awards & One IIII Class Award United Republic of a size mark of “56”, Kinshi Kunsh. Institution Date: February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Three Orders of the Golden Kite, 6th Class Badges in silver bearing an open winged falcon a top of the badge, with an unmarked reverse, all measuring at 43mm (w) x 57mm (h inclusive of the suspension ball), each with period ribbon with hook and eye, and in extremely fine condition. One Order of the Golden Kite, IIII Class Badge, a multi piece construction in silver with enamels on