Order of the Golden Kite, I Class Sash Badge

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SKU: 01.JPN.0102.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$13300 USD

  • Order of the Golden Kite, I Class Sash Badge

Estimated market value:

$13300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Japan
  • Composition
    Silver Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    77x83mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A first class sash bade in gilded metal and enamel with tie and black lacquer case.

History


Order of the Golden Kite (金鵄章) is a military decoration of Japan. The order was established with 7 class and only award to Military men or non-combatant service men.
The suggestion and prototype design of the order were submitted in 1887 and should be officially established in that year. However, due to some manufacturing difficulty, the design of the order was reformed in next year. The original design of this order can still be seen in government files in 1888. The order was officially established in 1890 with the new proper design.
The order was abolished in 1947.
The awarding of this order follows strict regulations which depends on both military ranks and merits.
The 1st class only award to High rank officers who directly under the command of the emperor.

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