Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive broken side wall

broken side wall

less than two weeks after re-joining his unit

and a national eagle at the top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika

on a period original ribbon with crossed swords

then declared a "Deserter" at the Army Combat Training Centre in South Africa the same day

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive broken side wallStar in bronze gilt, the wings and propeller in silvered and white threading, the wreath in yellow embroidery, light brown threading giving definition to the propeller and wreath, azure blue wool base, black fabric backer, measuring 82 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), cracking evident in the black fabric backer, light wear and soiling, very fine.