Japan, Imperial. A Scarce Air Force Excellence Badge, C.1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he was promoted to Lieutenant-General

he was promoted to Lieutenant-General and assumed the role of General Officer Commanding the 160th Division

light scratches on gilt

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic core within a ribbed and silvered frame

accompanied by its full length and period original sash ribbon

It is accompanied by a copy of the award was bestowed upon Diedrich Bruns on February 5th

Japan, Imperial. A Scarce Air Force Excellence Badge, C.1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he was promoted to Lieutenant-GeneralIn 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.