Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive British Military Mission

British Military Mission

His naval records indicate that he was well-tattooed individual as well

After being promoted to Sergeant in March 1915

The interior is cotton lined and is unmarked

training many of the pilots who were sent to the front in the early stages of the war

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Golden Kite, V Class, C.1920 Auction Archive British Military Mission( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled golden kite, superimposed on an eight point red enamel star with a total of 32 red enamelled rays, the kite is super imposed by a gilt eagle denoting fifth class, the reverse is plain with four large rivets, measures 46. 25mm (w) x 49. 90 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 30. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, small