Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Republic of Naval Infantry Division San Marco

Naval Infantry Division San Marco (3

Instituted August 10th

all unmarked and measuring 85 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Republic of Naval Infantry Division San Marco( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin lined