Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity machine woven in silvery threads

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

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of dark brown woon

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

1944 Freiwillige norwegische Schwester Anne Gunhild Moxnes am 02

hallmarked on integral ring with A7 date mark (1954)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity machine woven in silvery threads( (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