Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Hold on a replacement shortened neck

on a replacement shortened neck ribbon

measures 62mm (w) x 138mm (l) x 22mm (d)

trimmed on the obverse with gold bullion wire tresses

An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine “Kleinkampfverband der Kriegsmarine” (Small Battle Unit) Bewährungsabzeichen/Proficiency Badge

He signed on for twelve years' service in the Royal Navy on December 14

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class Hold on a replacement shortened neck(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 43 mm (w) x 56. 2 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely 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