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Struck during Showa era - pre 1945 Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband The decoration is sold with its lacquered hinged case of issue with the name of the decoration in gilt Japanese characters on upper lid The Order of the Golden Kite was instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji, and was officially abolished 1947 by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) during the occupation of Japan, after World War II The Order of the Golden Kite was an exclusive military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle, and awarded in seven classes. Enlisted rank soldiers were eligible for the 7th–5th classes, non-commissioned officers were eligible for the 6th–4th classes, junior officers for the 5th–3rd classes, field grade officers for the 4th–2nd classes and general officers for the 3rd-1st classes It is estimated that a total of 1,067,492 Order of the Golden Kite awards were made over the history of the order, most of them in the two lower 6th and 7th classes. Only 41 of the 1st class and 201 of the 2nd class were awarded. The estimated awards by conflict are: - First Sino-Japanese War: 2000 - Russo-Japanese War: 109600 - World War I: 3000 - Manchurian Incident: 9000 - Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1941): 190000 - Pacific War (1941-1945): 630000 A nicely age toned piece. Choice! Condition: About EF
Code: 20355
SOLD
Showa era (Emperor Hirohito) The reverse of the original silk 'moire' riband complete with original hook and eye suspension fittings as issued Sold together with lacquered silk-lined rio-nuri hinged & gilt titled case of issue, including silk lapel riband, as-issued Condition: EF
Code: 19868
An item of insignia from the Showa era (reign of Emperor Hirohito) The reverse of the silk 'moire' medal riband retaining the original hook and eye fittings as issued Complete with silk lapel riband and contained within its original rio-nuri lacquered hinged case of issue, with name of the award in gilt calligraphy on lid of case. A choice example of the Order of the Rising Sun Condition: EF
Code: 19870
Showa era (Emperor Hirohito) The reverse of the original silk 'moire' riband complete with original hook and eye suspension fittings as issued Condition: EF
Code: 19869
75.00 GBP
Dimensions of the badge are approx 38mm (H) x 30mm (W) Obverse: Crossed firefighters axes and lantern, the traidtional emblems of Japanese Fire Brigades. This with spray of leaves on either side. On top is a 'Rsing Sun' emblem indicating an early issue badge when the Fire Brigade was still under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Army military police Reverse: Japanese characters on 2 x lines, with silver 'Mint' hallmark. The badge retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Scarce. Condition: GVF
Code: 17811
45.00 GBP
Dimensions of the badge are approx 43mm (H) x 31mm (W) Obverse: Japanese characters flanked either side by a wreath of leaves and flowerss On top a single 'Gilt Star' indicating a military award Reverse: Japanese plain. The badge retaining it's original hinged flat broad pin and clasp fittings as issued Condition: GVF
Code: 17810
30.00 GBP
The badge retaining it's original bow ribbon with reverse hinged pin and clasp fittings attached as issued The insignia was issued in 1940 Condition: GVF
Code: 17806
12.00 GBP
Medal riband fitted with reverse hook and eye clasp fittings as issued A pre 1941 silver issue Condition: EF
Code: 17893
15.00 GBP
No ribbon Condition: EF
Code: 11399
10.00 GBP
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