although the subject is unidentified it bears a resemblance to Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel
Accompanied by its period original case of issue
The dust jacket sums up the history of the regiments
the various insignias are padded and raised
the reverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching the Olympic rings
Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge visually-hidden although the subject is unidentifiedIn 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.