Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case visually-hidden Paul Hymans"

Paul Hymans"

the base etched with a maker’s mark of “L

Military Order of the Serpent (bronze

residue evident on the reverse from storage)

Award document issued to "Gefreiten Georg Papendieck

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case visually-hidden Paul Hymans"( (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,