Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class certificate_of_authenticity This is an exceptionally well-preserved

This is an exceptionally well-preserved prewar photo album belonging to Anton Reich

It usually included the beaver in the centre

his personal handwritten booklet

constructed of a magnetic metal shaft with a black leather belt hanger riveted to the reverse

Mounted as originally worn American style

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class certificate_of_authenticity This is an exceptionally well-preservedInstituted in 1890. In silver, the badge shows a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, 56. 2 mm (h) x 43. 6 mm (w), near mint condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, purple satin lined on the inside lid, purple velvet medal bed, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was established on 12 February 1890, by Emperor Meiji. It was an exclusively