Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Republic of The cuffs of each sleeve

The cuffs of each sleeve have additional slashes which close with identical buttons

Private Faulkner was transferred to the 3rd Infantry Battalion for overseas service in the French theatre on October 21

Reserve Warrant Officer Schmidt has constantly proven his mettle since the beginning of the war

the reverse marked “A

labelled on the lid "TRUDEL G

Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge Republic of The cuffs of each sleeveIn 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.