Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 United Republic of 000" and "Advance Edition" along

000" and "Advance Edition" along the top edge on both sides

for additional training

in turn above a mobile swastika flanked by oak leaves

The photograph is signed “Edward P” in clearly visible black fountain pen near the bottom

finally reaching Novobelitsa at the southern outskirts of Gomel on March 7

Japan, Empire. A Cased Order of the Golden Kite, V. Class, c. 1920 United Republic of 000" and "Advance Edition" along( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted on February 12th, 1890. (c. 1920 issue). Constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite (bird) superimposed on an eight pointed star with 32 rays enameled in red, with two crossed ancient shields enameled in blue, two crossed spears with silver heads enameled yellow with a red banner on either side bearing a tomoe, the reverse plain, with four screws for the attachment