Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Thomas Reid

Thomas Reid

the obverse depicting a Stahlhelms (Steel Helmets) on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field within oval laurel branch wreaths

Footnote: John Turnbull Lindsay was born on Apr

presenting period repairs to the loop

reverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with blue enamel surround with inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE (Honour and Fatherland)

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Thomas ReidStar in bronze gilt, the wings and propeller in silvered and white threading, the wreath in yellow embroidery, light brown threading giving definition to the propeller and wreath, azure blue wool base, black fabric backer, measuring 82 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), cracking evident in the black fabric backer, light wear and soiling, very fine.