Japanese Order Of The Golden Kite 6th Class
The Order of the Golden Kite established in February of 1890, was a purely military award for bravery or leadership. General officers were eligible for its first to third grades, field officers its second to fourth, junior officers its third to fifth, non-commissioned officers its fourth to sixth, and soldiers its fifth to seventh grades. The award came with an annual monetary stipend, fixed in 1916. This was awarded for the lifetime of the recipient, and following his death, it would be awarded to the recipient's family for one year after.
This 6'th class gold colored award is in the form of crossed Samurai shields, with crossed swords laid over them, banners with heraldic devices along either side of them, and, to the center, a vertical, sheathed halberd, surmounted by a spread winged, gilded falcon. The falcon is the "kite" from which the award takes its name. A perforated ball is to the top of the falcon’s head, through which passes the ribbon’s suspension ring. Nice complete ribbon with attachment clip. The medal is in good condition.
Best one we ever had!!
145.00€
Japanese Order Of The Golden Kite 6th Class
[JM18016]
