Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 Auction Aviation Decoration

Aviation Decoration

There are six brown plastic buttons spaced at various intervals around the waistline

but he is definitely lacking in initiative and the ablitity to control a body on men

unmarked as is typical with this type

named Miller

Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 Auction Aviation DecorationIn silvered bronze, unmarked, measuring 24. 5 mm (w) x 28. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, the badge with a ring suspension and attached to a purple cord with tassels at either end, the cord suspended from a triangular pinback hanger, contact marks on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Killed in Action (KIA) Badge was awarded by the government sponsored Izoku kai. This group was under the auspices of the Ministry of Welfare.