Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Auction the obverse centre bears a

the obverse centre bears a cipher “F” in Frakturscrift

" While in hospital

fine example by this famous and very desirable maker

unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Ellis

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

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Auction the obverse centre bears a(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