Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of Constructed of orange machine embroidery

Constructed of orange machine embroidery in the shape of a German eagle clutching a black embroidered mobile wreathed swastika within a larger oval wreath

Against the enemy

Vienna (with details matching the attributes of crosses believed to be authenticate as per “The War Merit Cross 1

He was transferred to the Military Hospital at Shorncliffe

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of Constructed of orange machine embroidery( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 46. 2 mm (w) x 49. 9 mm (w), rivets on reverse, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and velvet interior,