Uffz. Rohleder Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hello all, got my fist Golden Kite. I traded it for an modern Legion of Merit - After a look i would say its a Showa Period one (?) - what do you think? The details a realy fantastic - never tought i got a Golden Kite. Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Nice Showa era medal. Cheers Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffz. Rohleder Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thank you Larry, I realy love those amazing details like the feathers or the ornaments on the sword. Good to know it is a Showa piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Vivian Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 There is something very lovely about Japanese medals. The detail on this medal is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffz. Rohleder Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thats true. I realy love those amazing sharp details. Is it an early Showa piece? Or is there no way to tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieter1012 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hi Rohleder, the Meiji era golden kites had drooped wings. regards, Pieter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffz. Rohleder Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thank you Pieter, nice Kite! Yes i read this on the forum before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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