Order of the Golden Kite

Order of the Golden Kite
Order of the Golden Kite, 4th Class
TypeSeven-class military award
Awarded forBravery, leadership or command in battle.
Presented bythe  Empire of Japan
EligibilityMilitary personnel only
Campaign(s)
StatusNo longer awarded; abolished in 1947
Established12 February 1890
First awarded1890
Last awarded1945
Total1,067,492
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.