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 consisting of a Cross Pattée

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

the obverse handle with an etched Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

center exhibiting a superposed five pointed star also in silver gilt

featuring a multi-chain link

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 consisting of a Cross PattéeIn 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.