Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on integral ring with

hallmarked on integral ring with A7 date mark (1954)

the embroidered and felt 309th Bombardment Group insignia in excellent condition

before August 1

January - July

machine woven in silvery threads “Einsatzbereitschaft" (Action Ready)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on integral ring with( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt and red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on striped green ribbon with rosette, 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan. It was established on February 12, 1890, by Emperor Meiji, in