Japan, Empire. An Imperial Attendant Badge, Second War Period Newly Listed A gold grade mother’s cross

A gold grade mother’s cross “Mutterehrenkreuz”

1957 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery

before being discharged on November 10

gilt loss and green oxidation evident on the reverse

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Attendant Badge, Second War Period Newly Listed A gold grade mother’s crossA bronze badge, with floral detailing and enamelled black Japanese characters on the obverse. The reverse is blank with a vertical pinback. The badge measures at 36 mm in diameter, weighs 15. 1 grams. It is presented in its original wooden case of issue with a blue felt medalbed, with the case measuring at 48. 5mm (w) x 60. 5mm (h). The enamels are perfectly intact and the badge has very minor wear, in better than very fine condition.