Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction 0 mm (w) x 14

0 mm (w) x 14

loss of nickel finish to the crossguards

(Croce di anzianità di servizio per la milizia volontaria per la sicurezza nazionale)

inscribed "1943" on the obverse bottom arm and "1941" on the reverse

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction 0 mm (w) x 14( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 45. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), worn on original ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel rays, otherwise enamel intact, gilt