Japan, Empire. A Cased Collection Of Documents & Awards Auction the interior of the lid

the interior of the lid bearing an anniversary dedication

the lining has experienced soiling and extensive age wear

with enamel chipping

The obverse bears an additional integrated shaft for the accommodation of a spare clip

1946 in Trenton

Japan, Empire. A Cased Collection Of Documents & Awards Auction the interior of the lidIncludes: (a) three Awards: 1. Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class ( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 43. 3 mm in width x 57 mm in height inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, 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 padded, base in