Japan, Imperial. A Scarce Air Force Excellence Badge, C.1941 GTRexclude 1st Pattern - Die-stamped aluminum

1st Pattern - Die-stamped aluminum

but never accepted the honors or responsibilities of public office

(Beytrag zu den Annalen der Ritter-Orden)

In his Medical Transfer Certificate

with combatant ribbon

Japan, Imperial. A Scarce Air Force Excellence Badge, C.1941 GTRexclude 1st Pattern - Die-stamped aluminumIn silver with a silver gilt eagle, weighing 41. 1 grams, measuring 47 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, recessed medal bed, light contact in the black lacquer finish, light soiling and wear evident on the lining of the inside lid, case near extremely fine. A very scarce award.