Please see the photos. Very nice repro of the Japanese Order of the Golden Kite medal. The medal weighs approximately 73 grams and measures about 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide (76×76 mm). The ribbon is about 30 inches long (76cm) with the narrow part measuring 1/4 inch (6 mm) and the wide part 1 and 1/2 inches (38mm). From Wikipedia: The Order of the Golden Kite (Kinshi Kunsh) was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji “in commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan”. It was officially abolished 1947 by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) during the occupation of Japan, after World War II. The item “WW2 ORDER of GOLDEN KITE MEDAL Copy Imperial JAPANESE Nippon Kinshi Kunsh” is in sale since Saturday, November 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Reproductions\Japan”. The seller is “vonacht” and is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Medal