Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Auction 02 mm (w) x 39

02 mm (w) x 39

In die stamped silvered steel

featuring a handwritten signature of Oberstleutnant Dr

The regiment undertook an operational tour in Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick in 2004 and then moved to Cavalry Barracks

France on April 12

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV. Class, c.1920 Auction 02 mm (w) x 39( (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