Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Auction Archive Accompanied by his Cigarette Case

Accompanied by his Cigarette Case (silver

with a cogwheel and a mobile swastika in the centre of the wreath

with light scratching visible to the enamels

3 Canadian Field Ambulance with Tonsilitis on April 5

Each side of the cylinder bears a zink shield insignia

Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Auction Archive Accompanied by his Cigarette CaseIn bronze and bronze 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 35. 94 mm (w) x 50. 95 mm (h), with vertical pin on the reverse, overall gilt loss on the wings, contact marks, very fine.