Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, III Class Province of China maker marked "SERVICE SUPPLY ROCHESTER"

maker marked "SERVICE SUPPLY ROCHESTER"

which is curved along the top

the neck of the tassel housing fourteen strands which forms the fringe

case measures10cm x 8cm (4 x 3 inches approximately)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, III Class Province of China maker marked "SERVICE SUPPLY ROCHESTER"(Kinshi kunsho). Three piece construction, in silver with red, white, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 54. 7 mm in width x 58 mm in height inclusive its integral ring suspension, exhibiting chipping on the top red ray beneath at 12 o'clock, no neck ribbon included, remains very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn,