Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, with Matching Boutonniere GTRexclude brass button bearing the Navy

brass button bearing the Navy insignia at the neck end

with bronze gilt tire with wings on the obverse on a blue

their direct lineal descendant

one with various voided areas in its base

It is no longer awarded

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Breast Badge, with Matching Boutonniere GTRexclude brass button bearing the Navy(Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of 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 43. 2 mm (w) x 56. 4 mm (l), weighing 34. 19 grams inclusive of its ribbon. Accompanied by