Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge certificate_of_authenticity Accompanied by two reproduction newspaper

Accompanied by two reproduction newspaper articles and a census report

Canadian Ambassador to the United States Leighton Goldie McCarthy (Canada)

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 by

the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a gilded and crowned monogram of King Ludwig II

on loop for suspension from a military grade clasp affixed to an original ribbon with oak leaf decoration

Japan, Empire. A Second War NCO’s Pilot Badge certificate_of_authenticity Accompanied by two reproduction newspaperIn 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.