Japan, Empire. A Company Grade Officer’s Badge Archive the undersides in dark yellow

the undersides in dark yellow wool and are held firmly in place by gilt aluminum buttons at one end and sewn in place at the opposite end

reverse in fire gilt with institution date on red enamel surround

(Waffen-SS Schiffchen M40)

Rudel received the Golden Oak Leaves during the final days of 1944 for his 2

the reverse marked “DRL”

Japan, Empire. A Company Grade Officer’s Badge Archive the undersides in dark yellowIn aluminum and brass, an oval decoration with five point star superimposed on the obverse, encircled by a wreath, the reverse features a vertical pin with slot lock including pin, measures 36 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to those ranked from a Second Lieutenant to Captain.