Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals and Badges Newly Listed 31mm (h) and weighing at

31mm (h) and weighing at 28

1st Class Medal

the reverse bearing a central messenger pigeon flying over a fortress and city landscape

white and green enamels affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals and Badges Newly Listed 31mm (h) and weighing at1) An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class. In silver, the badge shows a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, 56. 2 mm (h) x 43. 6 mm (w), mint condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, purple satin lined on the inside lid, purple velvet medal bed, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan. It was established on