3rd Class Golden Kite orders from the Meiji Era/明治時代功三級金鵄勲章

3rd class orders of this type were awarded between 1895 and the 1910s.

Standard geometry of Kite that is typical for all such 3rd class badges.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 56 mm.

Original neck ribbon (miniature rosette was added to the set after 1936).

Original case.

 

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 57 mm.

Original case.

 

Cased set.

Note that all original period ribbons have plate fasteners.

 

Full set with correct miniature button and neck ribbon.

 

Nice 3rd class badge with practically intact enamel. Ribbon is a later replacement.

 

Cased 3rd class Golden Kite order from Meiji era.

Neck ribbon.

Case.

 

Full set with original privately-commissioned narrow neck ribbon.

Original case.

 

3rd class Golden Kite from Meiji era.

Details.

 

3rd class Golden Kite order.

 

Nice full set /neck ribbon clasp is original but ribbon itself is a later replacement).