Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Auction in bronze fire gilt and

in bronze fire gilt and enamels

Four serviette rings in aluminum alloy

Footnote: Frank Neal Vavrin was born in Puerto Rico on October 28

Captain Gray

intact prong

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Auction in bronze fire gilt and(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, lightly soiled original ribbon with hook and eye, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 21. 5 mm (w) x 14 mm (h) ribbon rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin, black velvet