Japan, Empire. A Cased Collection Of Documents & Awards Archive measuring 42 mm (w) x

measuring 42 mm (w) x 108 mm (l)

Having been proudly displayed in a Victorian era showcase at their family estate for 5 generations

that he had sixteen years' Imperial service (York and Lancaster Regiment) and two an a half years in the CEF (139th Infantry Battalion and 256th Infantry Battalion)

but crafted out of a singular solid piece

unmarked however exhibiting the enameling pattern used by Rothe

Japan, Empire. A Cased Collection Of Documents & Awards Archive measuring 42 mm (w) xIncludes: (a) six Awards: 1. Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class ( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 44. 3 mm in width x 58 mm in height inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, overall gilt loss, contact marks, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and