Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, c.1940
In 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.

