Japan, Empire. A Traffic Safety Honour Badge, c.1940 Hold distinguishing himself in the Battle

distinguishing himself in the Battle of Leningrad

Temporary Corporal (January 1

measuring 68 mm x 44 mm

of identical appearance and composition

missing its pinback and demonstrating deliberate removal of a crown device formerly topping the plaque suggestive of modification for wear during the Weimar Republic period

Japan, Empire. A Traffic Safety Honour Badge, c.1940 Hold distinguishing himself in the BattleManufactured by Akiba workshop, cross in silver and green enamel multiray arms, centre with red glass cabochon with 'pearls' in each quadrant, reverse with pin, measuring 45. 4 mm (w) x 45. 4 mm (h), on long original ribbon, extremely fine. In original case of issue, extremely fine.