Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, with Matching Boutonniere Province of China including a Duppel Storm Cross

including a Duppel Storm Cross

the British recruited Chinese to serve in the Chinese Labour Corps for service in rear areas on the Western Front to free troops for front line duty

although technically the enemy plane was shot down by his observer von Wühlisch

the original component of the suspension loop marked “KO” for an unconfirmed maker

" It was an exclusively military award

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, with Matching Boutonniere Province of China including a Duppel Storm Cross(Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of 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 mm (l), weighing 34. 19 grams inclusive of its ribbon. Accompanied by