Japan, Imperial; Manchukuo. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, and an Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class Republic of unattached on September 10

unattached on September 10

3rd Coast Artillery Patch

the left and right edges of the badge have decorative leaf motif columns

attached to the Heer of the Wehrmacht (Army)

and pebbled red enamels superimposed on the obverse

Japan, Imperial; Manchukuo. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, and an Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class Republic of unattached on September 10An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class. (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of 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 for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 56. 2 mm (l), light wear, very fine.