A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, N. Defense Force Badge Auction Archive Dietrich died of renal failure

Dietrich died of renal failure at her apartment in Paris

nickel-plated hilt fittings exhibit slight surface wear to the circular pommel with twisted rope border and center obverse with raised inscription

die-holes in all four corners

bent ball finials along enamel chipping evident on the reverse star tips and centrepiece ring of the MMM

this medal was instituted by Mussert to be given to members of the NSB who had been interned by the Dutch authorities prior to the German Invasion

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, N. Defense Force Badge Auction Archive Dietrich died of renal failureThree piece construction, silver plane insignia fronting a bronze gilt and greenish blue enamelled disk, mounted to a silvered metal wings base, unmarked, 21. 5 mm x 80. 2 mm, dual screwposts intact, without screwbacks, intact enamels, extremely fine.