Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Badge with Case United Republic of measuring 62 mm (w) x

measuring 62 mm (w) x 59

4th Infantry Battalion was struck off strength as being "Medically Unfit for Military Service" to the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment as an Ontario Outpatient

measuring 63 mm (h) x 40 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension

One picture is of particular interest

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class Badge with Case United Republic of measuring 62 mm (w) x( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. A Commander badge constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a silver Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enamelled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enamelled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enamelled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment of the