Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive as evidenced by the replacement

as evidenced by the replacement washers

her left hand wrapped around a pillar surmounted by a bust of Marianne and holding a wreath

serving in that capacity for two years

(Kriegsmarine Afrikakorps Ärmelabzeichen)

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive as evidenced by the replacementIn 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.