| Order of the Golden Kite | |
|---|---|
 Order of the Golden Kite, 4th Class | |
| Type | Seven-class military award |
| Awarded for | Bravery, leadership or command in battle. |
| Presented by | the  Empire of Japan |
| Eligibility | Military personnel only |
| Campaign(s) | |
| Status | No longer awarded; abolished in 1947 |
| Established | 12 February 1890 |
| First awarded | 1890 |
| Last awarded | 1945 |
| Total | 1,067,492 |
 Ribbon of the Order of the Golden Kite | |
The Order of the Golden Kite (金鵄勲章, Kinshi Kunshō) was an order of the Empire of Japan, established on 12 February 1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tennō, the Romulus of Japan".[1] It was abolished 1947 by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) during the occupation of Japan, after World War II.