Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class visually-hidden and their contribution to Canada's

and their contribution to Canada's international role during the postwar years

Force Commander

measuring 40 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)

the reverse is marked “GES GESCHUTZT” and bears a loop for hanging

MÜHLHAUSEN”

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class visually-hidden and their contribution to Canada's( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin lined