Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Buy Now the Japanese had to be

the Japanese had to be rooted out using various different types of weapons

significant mothing and material fatigue indicative of field use is evident

87 mm in diameter

recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Buy Now the Japanese had to beIn silver gilt, illustrating a five pointed gilt star in the centre backed by emanating rays, framed by arching copper gilt feathered wings on either side, with chrysanthemum petals at the base of each wing, a two bladed propeller placed horizontally at the base, measuring 39. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), with bronze clip attachment, overall gilt loss on the wings, contact marks, very fine.