Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1918 Hold Footnote: This badge appears on

Footnote: This badge appears on page 177 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

The third brother

Breast Star -  in silver with centre applique in GOLD and enamels

embossed stamp of the Head of the Order

secured in place by a magnetic metal pommel nut

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1918 Hold Footnote: This badge appears on(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 56. 2 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or