the integral ring has been subject to repairs resulting in it being perforated through the twelve o’clock arm’s lug
all unmarked and of various sizes
87 mm (h - inclusive wreath suspension)
letter from the War Office (accompanying the MID Oak Leaf
III Class with Swords & Crown (Militär-Verdienstkreuz
Japan, Imperial; Manchukuo. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, and an Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class Archive the integral ring has beenAn Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class. (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of 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 41. 2 mm (w) x 56. 2 mm (l), light wear, very fine.