Japan. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class With Case Hold He was awarded the Iron

He was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class on March 12

in die silvered metal (magnetic)

He served at Naval Service Headquarters as Director of Engineering Personnel in 1940

for AOC AMC

Japan. An Order Of The Golden Kite, Vii Class With Case Hold He was awarded the IronKinshi kunsho. Instituted in 1890. In silver, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In typical Japanese manufactured case of issue, lacquered exterior with fitted medal bed, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on February 12, 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of