Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class Hold with a functional push-button release

with a functional push-button release set into the obverse and connecting to a clip emanating from the ricasso to release the scabbard lock

Wuppertal) manufacture

while still being posted to RCAF Station Sea Island

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27264 of Tuesday

and of Suffolk Lane

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class Hold with a functional push-button release(Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring, unmarked, measuring 44. 0 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (l), with Boutonniere, near mint.