Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals and Badges Buy Now May to September 1965

May to September 1965

constructed of bronze gilt and red enamels

One aircraft returned early

Many photos are of airmen

but with enough remaining on the reverse of the pin to positively identify this badge as a gold grade wound badge

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals and Badges Buy Now May to September 19651) An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class. In silver, the badge shows a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, 56. 2 mm (h) x 43. 6 mm (w), mint condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, purple satin lined on the inside lid, purple velvet medal bed, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan. It was established on