Japan, Empire. A Field Officer’s Badge Buy Now the name of the Order

the name of the Order changing to the Royal Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen

the cross demonstrates crude refinishing with evidence of surface oxidation

Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz): in war materials

The Canadian Arctic boasted relatively few airfields and the spaces to cover were vast with many supply drops requiring a round flight of roughly 1

this piece appears to have been made by a French jeweler

Japan, Empire. A Field Officer’s Badge Buy Now the name of the OrderIn aluminum, gilt and brass, an oval decoration with five point star superimposed on the obverse, encircled by a gilt wreath, the reverse features a vertical pin with slot lock including pin, measures 36 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to those ranked Major to Brigadier.