53 mm wide full-length neck ribbon intended to be placed around the neck of the horse
a man in the rank of Hauptmann (Captain)
the exterior of the case depicts mild signs of wear
retired from Field Artillery Reg
having been previously awarded his MLSGC Medal from the Army in 1905
Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity 53 mm wide full-length neck(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