Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity the embroidered and felt 309th

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

hallmarked on integral ring with A7 date mark (1954)

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

with a threaded round nut soldered to the center of the cross

January - July

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity the embroidered and felt 309th( (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