Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Province of China a four point star with

a four point star with faceted rays

he was part of Infantry Regiment 331

I would not assume command

Accompanied by a full-length sash badge and a boutonniere pin featuring a rosette with golden ribbon base both in extremely fine condition

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Province of China a four point star with(). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver, silver gilt, with multicolour enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, reverse with four rivets, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), weighs 30. 67 grams, small enamel chip in the yellow on the 7 oclock arm, gilt wear, dark patina on the silver, in very fine condition.