Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 visually-hidden later of the Marines

later of the Marines

a Hesse Bravery Medal ribbon

with matching button-holes on a flap to further secure the trousers shut

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 visually-hidden later of the Marines( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver 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 tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment of the