Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class With Case Archive inscribed “Gott brach des Feindes

inscribed “Gott brach des Feindes Macht und Hessen ward befreit” (God broke the will of the enemy

Both are unmarked examples and are likely a custom “one-of” order for a government building or the office of a high ranking official

84 mm (h - inclusive of crown)

small part of one letter of legend lacking

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class With Case Archive inscribed “Gott brach des Feindes(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Accompanied by its 11. 2 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined in violet satin and padded, the