Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Archive and By Way of Introduction

and By Way of Introduction

1849) during the First Italian War of Independence

Günther Mössner was hospitalized numerous times for a variety of afflictions

brother of French Emperor Napoleon in his capacity as King of Westphalia

A brown bakelite ring encompasses the interior

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Archive and By Way of Introduction( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver gilt, a lovely decoration, reverse plain, measures 42. 3 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with hook and eye on the reverse, small contact marks to edges, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a boutonniere. Contained in the original case of issue, a black lacquer case with Kanji on the lid, interior features dark purple silk and velvet, light wear, in extremely fine condition.