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Japan: Japanese Order of the Golden Kite, Fourth or Fifth Class Badge....
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Japan: Japanese Order of the Golden Kite, Fourth or Fifth Class Badge. 1 7/8" x 2", in silver gilt and multicolor enamels, unmarked. The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890, by Emperor Meiji as an exclusively military award, conferred for bravery, leadership, or command in battle. The order consisted of seven classes, of which this is the badge of either the fourth or fifth class, the difference being if a rosette is on the ribbon (missing). The badge depicts a golden kite, a messenger of the kami as described in the ancient Japanese chronicle Nihon Shoki, which helped Emperor Jimmu defeat his enemies in battle. The golden kite stands on an eight-pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red. Below the kite are two crossed ancient samurai shields, enameled blue, with two crossed swords enameled yellow, with silver hilts. On one side is a halberd (enameled green with white trappings), with the mitsu tomoe Shinto symbol on red banners. The reverse side is plain. The order of the Golden Kite was officially abolished in 1947. Slight enamel loss at the point on the bottom left ray and a missing suspension ring, else very fine.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2009
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