Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class Auction Archive Hand embroidered in white thread

Hand embroidered in white thread on black wool

3rd Class - Type II (1965-1989) (three-piece construction

enamel chipping and repair evident

By flying numerous combat missions

was a Lawyer who rose to become Judge Advocate General with the rank of Colonel in the Canadian Army

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class Auction Archive Hand embroidered in white threadInstituted in 1890. In silver, the badge shows a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, 56. 2 mm (h) x 43. 6 mm (w), near mint condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, purple satin lined on the inside lid, purple velvet medal bed, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was established on 12 February 1890, by Emperor Meiji. It was an exclusively