Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class GTRexclude while at the Hessian Trench

while at the Hessian Trench

750 medals were struck (1

exhibiting light soiling and staining)

reverse centre in red enamels with ORDER OF THE GOLDEN GRAIN in Chinese script

for recognition of those who made special contributions to the reconstruction of Italy after the Second World War

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class GTRexclude while at the Hessian Trench(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. Three piece construction, in silver with red, yellow, white, green, violet, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of