Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Archive A Signals NCO insignia

A Signals NCO insignia

residue evident on the reverse

Both are as original stitched

measuring 93 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

circulated between 1912-1914

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Archive A Signals NCO insignia( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt 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