Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 GTRexclude small reverse lettering 1874-1901

small reverse lettering 1874-1901

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

the son of William John Chandler

Lasch was a Prisoner of War from March to April 1945 in Marseille

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

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 GTRexclude small reverse lettering 1874-1901Star 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.