Japan, Empire. An Army Officer Pilot Wing, C.1941 Auction Zinc medal

Zinc medal

hanger inscribed "SEIRBHIS NAISIUNTA" and marked "P O & Co" on the reverse

was one of the most important admirals in American naval aviation in the Pacific during World War II

Footnote: Henry Francis Bruce Gape was born on April 15

measuring 218 mm in length and rating better than fine

Japan, Empire. An Army Officer Pilot Wing, C.1941 Auction Zinc medalGilt star in the centre, wings and propeller in silver bullion wire interlaced with white threading, the propeller with brown threading defining the spinner, wreath in yellow embroidery interlaced with brown and copper coloured threading, giving definition to the wreath, on a blue wool base, 24 mm x 85 mm, crisp colours, mint.