Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 GTRexclude and then deployed to the

and then deployed to the southern part of the Eastern Front in May of 1942

Both pieces of the belt extend past the belt buckle and turn in a ninety degree angle downwards

padded cotton twill stitched in a diamond pattern

with white cotton in the sleeves and olive green cotton vertical support patches sewn in place on either side just below the sleeves

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 GTRexclude and then deployed to theStar 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.