Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge visually-hidden the 3 o’clock arm bears

the 3 o’clock arm bears the date 21 Mai 1829

The dust jacket sums up the history of the regiments

3rd Class with War Decoration and Swords (bronze gilt with red

Accompanied by its period original case of issue

Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge visually-hidden the 3 o’clock arm bearsIn 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.