Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class with Case GTRexclude 1944 and signed in pencil

1944 and signed in pencil by Oberst (Colonel) and Leader of the 188th Mountain Troop Division

stitched onto the hoist edge are seven suspension loops constructed of a non-magnetic metal alloy

The Battalion was raised in British Columbia

The upper and neck area of the collar is fabricated from a mid-tone green brushed wool

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class with Case GTRexclude 1944 and signed in pencil( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 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 46. 4 mm (h) x 50 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin