Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Newly Listed the bottom covered in a

the bottom covered in a mid-tine blue cloth

nor does it mention it on his Department of the Army Official Statement of Service

(Médaille commémorative de l'expédition du Mexique)

extensive oxidation to the portepee

he returned to Canada

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Newly Listed the bottom covered in a( (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