Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1940 Hold 1943 and is signed by

1943 and is signed by a military doctor whose name is indecipherable

numbered "822162" on the reverse

They were not issued overseas

marked "14K" and maker marked on the reverse

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class, C.1940 Hold 1943 and is signed by(Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan." It was an exclusively military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or