1916 at Kingston
some photos with his handwritten notes on the back
was a journalist prior to enlisting in December 2nd 1942
perforated with two holes for the attachment of rivets presumably formerly accommodating a national coat of arms
Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case GTRexclude 1916 at Kingston( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 45. 8 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (w), rivets on reverse, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and