Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Badge with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Many Metis

Many Metis

It was also awarded to any servicemen who was wounded or killed while participating in action against hostile Mexican forces between April 12

Footnote: Robert Clinton Taber was born on October 11

bordered with white piping

cornucopia hallmarked with six campaigns listed on the reverse

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Badge with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Many Metis( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. A Commander badge constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enamelled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enamelled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enamelled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment of the