Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the exterior featuring an intricate

the exterior featuring an intricate raised design consisting of a central 1914 Iron Cross

He later achieved the rank of Brevet Second Lieutenant with the New York National Guard

8 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

the dust jacket having experienced edge wear and tears along with sunning

overall loss of the wash on the obverse

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the exterior featuring an intricate( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 45. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), worn on original ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel rays, otherwise enamel intact, gilt