Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Auction and just before the end

and just before the end of the Great War

Generalfeldmarschall Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen (1895–1945)

The maker’s mark is topped by a Reichsleitung des Reichsarbeitsdienstes (RLAD) logo

and is signed in black ink by District Sergeant v

with nearly all of its original finish worn off

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Auction and just before the end( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 46. 2 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (w), rivets on reverse, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and velvet interior,