Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Republic of SONDERN AN GÜTERN UND GABEN

SONDERN AN GÜTERN UND GABEN DES FRIEDENS

constructed of smooth light brown gabardine wool

the reverse marked “A

a 34 mm wide shock-absorbing pad covering the entire front of the liner

labelled on the lid "TRUDEL G

Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Republic of SONDERN AN GÜTERN UND GABENIn 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.