Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class Auction Archive 1962 the badge was given

1962 the badge was given its current name

and a skull and bones motif in the center

constructed of pressed paper

37 (August 9

he joined the General Quartermaster Staff where he was promoted to Major in 1799

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class Auction Archive 1962 the badge was given(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. Three piece construction, in silver with red, yellow, white, green, violet, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 46 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, crazing evident in the red enamels on the flag on the left side, the dark blue enamels appearing "flat", original ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the