Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Province of China measuring 67 mm x 85

measuring 67 mm x 85 mm

USA in 1980 and Jesse Owens winning the 100-meter race in Berlin

the reverse featuring a black cotton-blended liner

measuring 28 mm (w) x 10 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Province of China measuring 67 mm x 85( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt and red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on striped green ribbon with rosette, 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan. It was established on February 12, 1890, by Emperor Meiji, in