Japan, Empire. A Pair of Decorations Republic of silk and wearing a civilian

silk and wearing a civilian sweater"

a scarce maker of pilot badge

without core

"KENTTÄARMEIJA" (Army) clasp on the original ribbon

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Decorations Republic of silk and wearing a civilianConsisting of two awards: 1. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 56. 4