Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, Museum Example visually-hidden with evidence of period catch

with evidence of period catch repair and some loss of finish

consisting of an oval oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon

358 and awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers who served actively for at least sixteen years in the Royal Army

He would spend the next three years being treated and recuperating at various facilities in Western Canada

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, Museum Example visually-hidden with evidence of period catchIn bronze, with super imposed gilt five point star, the reverse bearing Japanese Kanji translating to clone, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 51. 2 mm (h), horizontal pin on the reverse, very fine.