VERY RARE! WWII Imperial Japanese Army NCO Pilot Badge+Box! 1923-1945

WWII Imperial Japanese Army NCO Pilot Badge+Box! Established in Taisho 12 [1923]. This version of the badge, as awarded to Japanese Army Non Commissioned Officers who qualified as pilots. The award was abolished in 1940, but the NCO class badge was still awarded up until the end of WW2. Multi-piece construction, silver and bronze with a gilt star in the centre.

Illustrating wings on either side framing a series of rays emanating from behind the star, with a two bladed propeller at the base of the wings. The badge has excellent detail and nice, uncleaned, patina. Very Rare Imperial Japanese Army Pilot badge in perfect condition for collectors! O R I G I N A L 100%. It is a genuine article.

Please check the photos attentively: they show lot's quality. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Japan\Medals, Pins & Ribbons". The seller is "2007edikt" and is located in this country: LV. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Theme: Militaria