Japan, Empire. A Pair of Decorations visually-hidden and to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal)

and to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) on April 1

illustrating the casualties of war

29 mm (w) x 50

yellow and black embroidery sewn in place on the left shoulder

case also extremely fine

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Decorations visually-hidden and to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal)Consisting of two awards: 1. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 56. 4