Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity machine woven in silvery threads

machine woven in silvery threads “Einsatzbereitschaft" (Action Ready)

on 1 May 1956 von Liebenstein was accepted as a Generalmajor in the Bundeswehr and appointed commander of the Military District V (Stuttgart)

January - July

the embroidered and felt 309th Bombardment Group insignia in excellent condition

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, IV Class certificate_of_authenticity machine woven in silvery threads( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver gilt and red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on striped green ribbon with rosette, 50 mm (h) x 46 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely 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