Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals and Badges Buy Now possibly a ground recovered example

possibly a ground recovered example

because of this

finished in a matte black on the obverse and in a light brown on the reverse

and fourth badge is bronze gilt

42 mm x 72 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals and Badges Buy Now possibly a ground recovered example1) 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