Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident Archive A “Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen” miniature stick pin

A “Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen” miniature stick pin

was also awarded to meritorious civil servants

on November 11

an NCO/Officer’s flat wire breast eagle

when his formation was broken up by "Archie" (slang for anti-aircraft gun or gunnery)

Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident Archive A “Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen” miniature stick pinIn frosted silver with a gilt star and helmet, hallmarked on the reverse, obverse illustrating a dove flying above a Japanese Army helmet bearing a star, the latter with a representation of the Great Wall of China in the background, three swirls in the sky, along with three projectiles aiming for the wall, reverse with a two line inscription in Japanese stating "China Incident Dying for One's Country Badge, Hokkaido District", measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x