Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic contact marks and moderate surface

contact marks and moderate surface wear evident on the obverse

An International Gliding Commission C-Grade Badge (Internationale Segelflugkommission C-Abzeichen)

plus copies of his Index Cards

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a national eagle superimposed on the award

demonstrating minor soiling to the white wool base

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic contact marks and moderate surface( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt 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