Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders, Medals & Decorations Auction it is recognized as a

it is recognized as a Public Law Corporation

maker marked "V M" (Vincent Mayer Sons

superimposed on a laurel wreath and suspended from an open wreath by a ring and original dark blue ribbon with horizontal pinback suspension

he received the Military Medal with First Bar (859916 SJT: T

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS" on the reverse

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders, Medals & Decorations Auction it is recognized as a1. Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 44. 26 mm (w) x 56. 82 mm (l), in case of issue