Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Auction Archive Also contains the lapel button

Also contains the lapel button of blue and yellow watered silk with backing denoting I class

It was intended to reward those virtues not belonging to the existing Military Order of Savoy

A large brooch in silver

declared Killed in Action at the age 25

he retired in 1933

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Auction Archive Also contains the lapel button( (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. 9 mm (w), rivets on reverse, small areas of enamel cracks in the rays, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black