Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac especially during period 17 August

especially during period 17 August 1950 to 25 August 1950

" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on both clips and on the hanger

1946 and was honorably discharged in the rank of Private First Class on October 19

nine 82nd Infantry Division Patches: all of which are embroidered

The Colonial Order of the Star of Italy

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac especially during period 17 August( (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