Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity ESSEX (CV-9)

ESSEX (CV-9)

T-shaped insignia bearing a grey Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

with a black slightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

loop maker marked “138” (Julius Maurer

Although it shows extensive wear and use

Japan, Empire. A Naval Pilot Badge, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity ESSEX (CV-9)Star in bronze gilt, the wings and propeller in silvered and white threading, the wreath in yellow embroidery, light brown threading giving definition to the wings, propeller and wreath, azure blue wool base, black fabric backer, measuring 85 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), cracking evident in the black fabric backer, light wear, very fine.