Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of Sieper & Sohn – Lüdenscheid

Sieper & Sohn – Lüdenscheid 1942”

with eleven large ventilation holes backed by a protective foam pad at the front

Of early Spanish manufacture

Hanstein fought in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of Sieper & Sohn – Lüdenscheid( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 46. 2 mm (w) x 49. 9 mm (w), rivets on reverse, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and velvet interior,