Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Hold PROTESTANTI

PROTESTANTI

the dome covered in a gold tinted moisture-resistant shield

the relevant application stating he was ‘a competent pilot and crew captain

Stephens began 1917 with a posting to the Director of Medical Services Office on January 24th

signed by General Friedrich Kühn

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Hold PROTESTANTIIn silver gilt, illustrating a five pointed gilt star in the centre backed by emanating rays, framed by arching copper gilt feathered wings on either side, with chrysanthemum petals at the base of each wing, a two bladed propeller placed horizontally at the base, measuring 39. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), with bronze clip attachment, overall gilt loss on the wings, contact marks, very fine.