Japan. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C. 1940 United Republic of Bastian Brothers Company of Rochester

Bastian Brothers Company of Rochester

the obverse with an inscription of “KAUMI” on a pebbled background

that began in February and lasted until the end of April 1915

Relief of Kimberley ( 5439 PTE

Japan. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C. 1940 United Republic of Bastian Brothers Company of Rochester( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 45. 90mm (w) x 49. 75mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 29. 6 grams, worn on a correct replacement ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel