Japan, Imperial. A Scarce Air Force Excellence Badge, C.1941 Buy Now dated 11 February 1962

dated 11 February 1962

with small enamel damage and repair to 9 o'clock upper obverse arm tip as well as reverse 3 o'clock arm tips

totalling about 100 men

regarded the loss of the Lusitania as an event which stemmed directly from the bewildering irresponsibility of the British Government and the Cunard Steamship Company in allowing the return of the liner from New York to Liverpool at a time of intense U-boat activity

silvered boutonniere

Japan, Imperial. A Scarce Air Force Excellence Badge, C.1941 Buy Now dated 11 February 1962In silver with a silver gilt eagle, weighing 41. 1 grams, measuring 47 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, recessed medal bed, light contact in the black lacquer finish, light soiling and wear evident on the lining of the inside lid, case near extremely fine. A very scarce award.