Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Hold By December 24

By December 24

the exterior of the case embossed with a golden eagle

the teacup measures 115mm (w – across the top including handle) x 92mm (h)

43 VELOTTI MARIO"

ensuring a secure fit at the waist

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Hold By December 24( (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