Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders, Medals & Decorations Newly Listed Air Service

Air Service

the armband is no longer stitched into a loop and there is a small hole to the top right of the swastika emblem

44 mm (w) x 19

“FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADY”)

was born to Charles and Maude Chase in 1893

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders, Medals & Decorations Newly Listed Air Service1. Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 44. 26 mm (w) x 56. 82 mm (l), in case of issue