Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction weighs 117

weighs 117

Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge - French Made - In zinc

the Patriarchal Cross (Crucea Patriarhală) is the highest award that can be bestowed by the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church

reverse impressed 235782 R

They were called the "Duchess of Connaught's Own Irish Rangers"

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Auction weighs 117(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.