Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c. 1920 Hold 5 cm-long bronze chain

5 cm-long bronze chain

the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “4” for Steinhauer & Lück

measuring 78 mm in width on both sides

measuring 63 mm (h) x 40 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c. 1920 Hold 5 cm-long bronze chain( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment of the