Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Hold reverse presents a vertical pinback

reverse presents a vertical pinback with functional hinge/catch assembly

the other in pickled brass and unmarked

a Baden 1849 Revolution Commemorative Medal

the teacup measures 115mm (w – across the top including handle) x 92mm (h)

published by the Military Intelligence Division of the War Department in Washington

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Hold reverse presents a vertical pinback( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver 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 plain, with four screws for the attachment of the