Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction Archive " (Weatherproof Padded Pigskin

" (Weatherproof Padded Pigskin

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His three brothers would also enlist for overseas service during the First World War: George enlisting at Montreal with the 21st Infantry Battalion

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later posted to the 16th Infantry Battalion on November 6th

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1930 Auction Archive " (Weatherproof Padded Pigskin(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