Japan, Imperial; Manchukuo. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, and an Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class Archive PA: Schiffer Military History

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Footnote: The 125th Anniversary of Confederation Medal was awarded to Canadian citizens who had made a significant contribution to Canada

A well-preserved U-Boat crew leather jacket

It retains a functional spring catch securely holding the hewer in place during storage

the integral ring has been subject to repairs resulting in it being perforated through the twelve o’clock arm’s lug

Japan, Imperial; Manchukuo. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, and an Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class Archive PA: Schiffer Military HistoryAn Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class. (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 56. 2 mm (l), light wear, very fine.