Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed A 1939 SA Gruppe Hansa

A 1939 SA Gruppe Hansa Wettkampftage badge (14-18

Brookes also had to return owing to pressure trouble

the obverse depicting a Stahlhelms (Steel Helmets) on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field within oval laurel branch wreaths

Thomas Reid

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed A 1939 SA Gruppe HansaStar 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.