Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class Newly Listed and Viersen Reserve Militia Veteran's

and Viersen Reserve Militia Veteran's Association Commemorative Medal (gold-coloured gilt on white metal

All three liner retaining rivets and both inset ventilation bushings are all intact

to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession in 1952

maker marked “RZM 78” and “Ges

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, VI Class Newly Listed and Viersen Reserve Militia Veteran'sInstituted in 1890. In silver, badge shows golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, inclusive of loop 66. 5 mm (h) x 41. 4 mm (w), mint condition. Housed in original case, very 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 commemoration of Jimmu Tenn, the Romulus of Japan.