Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction with spread-out wings clutching a

with spread-out wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the patch with a black wool backer

dated November 19

for Combatants

A Second War Royal Canadian Navy Petty Officer's Badge - Gold and silver bullion on black wool

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction with spread-out wings clutching a(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, surface wear and contact marks evident in the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively