Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive training many of the pilots

training many of the pilots who were sent to the front in the early stages of the war

54 mm x 40

His naval records indicate that he was well-tattooed individual as well

54th Infantry Battalion was discharged upon demobilization at Dispersal Station "U"

British Military Mission

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive training many of the pilots( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled golden kite, superimposed on an eight point red enamel star with a total of 32 red enamelled rays, the kite is super imposed by a gilt eagle denoting fifth class, the reverse is plain with four large rivets, measures 46. 25mm (w) x 49. 90 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 30. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, small