Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Hold One of the scuttled ships

One of the scuttled ships was raised and scrapped

near the Madeleine

20 mm (w) x 33 mm (h) each

featuring a vitreous white enamel dial marked WALTHAM with large Arabic numerals and a sub-dial for seconds at the 6 o’clock position

three 52nd Cavalry Brigade

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Hold One of the scuttled ships(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.