Bidspirit auction | WWII Imp. Jap Order of

WWII Imp. Jap Order of the Golden Kite 5th Class - Imperial Japanese Order of the Golden Kite, Fifth Class medal from the World War II period. The solid silver, multi-piece badge is decorated in multicolored cloisonne enamel with a gilt golden kite above an ancient sword, crossed blue shields, red banners, and radiating devices. The reverse is secured by four round rivets. With green grosgrain ribbon bearing white longitudinal stripes and a reverse pin-back mount. CONDITION: Badge is detached from the ribbon. Ribbon shows creasing and fraying with loose threads at the upper corners. Silver surfaces show tarnish and scratches, with wear to the gilt finish and scattered enamel abrasions.