Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, III Class Commander with Case Archive the central reverse offers a

the central reverse offers a reinforced screwback

The cover reads: Those who served under this sign have proven that they are willing to help rebuild our fatherland

one for the Crimean Shield

creased with wear to leather

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Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, III Class Commander with Case Archive the central reverse offers a( (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