Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac locally-made shoulder flash in green

locally-made shoulder flash in green

the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion

marked on the reverse with a RZM logo and maker code “M1/52” for Deschler & Sohn

serving on her from 1917-1919

and may be conferred upon national and foreign citizens for extraordinary civil and military service to the Kingdom of Thailand

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac locally-made shoulder flash in greenInstituted in 1890. In silver, badge shows golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, inclusive of loop 66. 5 mm (h) x 41. 4 mm (w), mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan. It was established on February 12, 1890, by Emperor Meiji, in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan.