Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction dated “1076 - 1941” and

dated “1076 - 1941” and inscribed “Bog I Hrvati” in capitalized gilded lettering

written by Oberfeldarzt (Lieutenant Colonel of medical troops) Dr

circumscribed by an inscription of “ЗА ОБОРОНУ МОСКВЫ” (“FOR THE DEFENCE OF MOSCOW”) and a laurel leaf wreath

weighs 117

a collector’s version produced c

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction dated “1076 - 1941” and(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.