Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of A mint and unissued Italian

A mint and unissued Italian Socialist Youth Organization sleeve insignia

the stain on the lace on the front

a congratulatory letter/document to Viezenz on occasion of his award of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939

The Battle for Elsenborn Ridge

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class in Case Republic of A mint and unissued Italian( Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. Showa Period (1926 1989). In silver gilt, a multi coloured enamelled decoration, the obverse portraying an eight point red enamelled star with three smooth rays in each cluster, the reverse in silver with four rivets, measures 46. 0 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 30. 0 grams, worn on a correct replacement ribbon, cracking and fading to red enamel