Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident GTRexclude died after a long illness

died after a long illness at the age of 27

Footnote: Armando Vittorio Diaz (1861-1928) was a general and then chief of staff of the Royal Italian armed forces during the final phases of the First World War

gilt bronze’ measuring 42 mm x 42 mm

47mm x 50mm

210 Squadron were sent to Invergordon and Sullom Voe

Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident GTRexclude died after a long illnessIn frosted silver with a gilt star and helmet, hallmarked on the reverse, obverse illustrating a dove flying above a Japanese Army helmet bearing a star, the latter with a representation of the Great Wall of China in the background, three swirls in the sky, along with three projectiles aiming for the wall, reverse with a two line inscription in Japanese stating "China Incident Dying for One's Country Badge, Hokkaido District", measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x