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 An HJ Service Participation Card

An HJ Service Participation Card

featuring a multi-chain link

the obverse bearing a raised Reichsnährstand (RNST) insignia

light scratches on gilt

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 An HJ Service Participation CardIn 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.