Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of with eleven large ventilation holes

with eleven large ventilation holes backed by a protective foam pad at the front

the lid liner maker marked “KERBACH & ÖSTERHELT

Red Cross Nursing Sister’s badge

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This is a fine black grade wound badge award document awarded to the Non-Commissioned Officer Ludwig Kehl of the 2nd Pionier Regiment 47 for a single injury sustained on January 29th

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of with eleven large ventilation holes( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted February 12, 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 46. 2 mm (w) x 49. 9 mm (w), rivets on reverse, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a small boutonniere. Contained in the original hardshell case, black lacquer, purple silk and velvet interior,