Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c.1920 Province of China stitched with a maker’s label

stitched with a maker’s label reading “GEBR

the obverse consisting of a central white enameled oval disc overlaid by a German Red Cross (DRK) insignia

the head of the fork with four prongs

base incorporating a platform in navy blue felt and slotted for the Breast Star

with a white enamel banner along the bottom with inscription ХЧТ

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c.1920 Province of China stitched with a maker’s label( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. Of very fine quality manufacture with intricate detailing, constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse