Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class Newly Listed A War Merit Cross 1st

A War Merit Cross 1st Class wth Swords by Wilhelm Deumer -  In silvered zinc

a position he held for less than a month

also stamped with letter A on bottom of flat loop and on integral ring

marked "925" (silver) and marked "MI"(made in Milano) on the reverse of the St

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class Newly Listed A War Merit Cross 1st(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, unmarked, measuring 44. 0 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (l), with Boutonniere, near mint.