Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction (SA-Mann Koppellschloss Gürtelschnalle)

(SA-Mann Koppellschloss Gürtelschnalle)

independent ribbons

4 Canadian Field Ambulance with "Bronchitis" on October 11th

stamped in black ink with a regimental stamp on the raw underside near the buckle

original ribbon with pinback marked "SPINK & SON Ltd"

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction (SA-Mann Koppellschloss Gürtelschnalle)(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, surface wear and contact marks evident in the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, very 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 Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively