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 While at Henlow

While at Henlow

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

An HJ Service Participation Card

the obverse bearing a raised Reichsnährstand (RNST) insignia

accompanied by its full length and period original sash ribbon

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 While at HenlowIn 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.