Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive white and black enamels mounted

white and black enamels mounted in the centre

Belt is fabricated with a fine aluminum wire interlaced with white threading on the upper

as evidenced by the replacement washers

A 1939 Erkelenz Kreistag badge

with black staining on the handle where is butts the crossguards

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive white and black enamels mountedIn silver 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 39. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), with bronze clip attachment, overall gilt loss on the wings, contact marks, very fine.