Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Republic of the reverse marked “A

the reverse marked “A

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

Reserve Warrant Officer Schmidt has constantly proven his mettle since the beginning of the war

Private Faulkner was transferred to the 3rd Infantry Battalion for overseas service in the French theatre on October 21

labelled on the lid "TRUDEL G

Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Republic of the reverse marked “AIn 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.