Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the exterior lid bearing a

the exterior lid bearing a raised SS-Standarte “Deutschland” cypher

(Waffen-SS Tarnbekleidung)

88 mm (w) x 38

He proceeded overseas to the French theatre for service with the 4th Battalion Canadian Infantry on May 23

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the exterior lid bearing a( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Of very fine quality manufacture with intricate detailing, constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a