Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Archive brother of French Emperor Napoleon

brother of French Emperor Napoleon in his capacity as King of Westphalia

with a 40 mm long fringe sewn in place along the bottom edge

and By Way of Introduction

consisting of gilded bronze

May God go with you

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class in Case Archive brother of French Emperor Napoleon( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver gilt, a lovely decoration, reverse plain, measures 42. 3 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with hook and eye on the reverse, small contact marks to edges, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a boutonniere. Contained in the original case of issue, a black lacquer case with Kanji on the lid, interior features dark purple silk and velvet, light wear, in extremely fine condition.