But the real problem of Golden Kites is its third onlay (i.e. Kite sitting on the sword). From time to time the sword fasteners become broken.
Another problem place of Kites is frequently lost screws that hold second onlay (i.e. shields).
The easiet way to fix both problems will be tying up the sword to the base.
https://generals.dk/general/Hori/Takeo/Japan.html https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A0%80%E4%B8%88%E5%A4%AB He tied up his Kite https://asiamedals.info/threads/repaired-kites.23236/#post-347086 In addition to the commandeur badge of Légion d'honneur he is wearing Danish Dannebrogordenen.
Kenkichi Yoshizawa with 2nd class St. Stanislaus order for non-christians. https://asiamedals.info/threads/awards-of-46th-foreign-minister-of-japan-kenkichi-yoshizawa.23143/
Colonel of 73rd Infantry Regiment 4th class Imperial Russian St. Vladimir order for Non-Christians, British Distinguished Service Order and French Croix de Guerre with a bronze star.