Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive as evidenced by the replacement

as evidenced by the replacement washers

Belt is fabricated with a fine aluminum wire interlaced with white threading on the upper

to Gefreiten in 10

with black staining on the handle where is butts the crossguards

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive as evidenced by the replacementIn 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.