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Japanese Labor Merit or Golden Kite for Industrial Warriors & Wounded Soldier Badges

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Japanese Labor Merit or Golden Kite for Industrial Warriors & Wounded Soldier Badges

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Description

For your consideration is a WWII era Imperial Japanese Labor Merit & Wounded Soldier's Badges. The Labor Merit badge was awarded to workers who displayed exceptional merit in the factories, including those who died in raids. Instituted in September 1942 by Imperial Edict and offered in a number of classes. The design has enameled cloud-shaped crests, four ball bearings, and a small girl inside a gear making an offering to the gods. Badge is composed of enameled nickel-plated tombac and measures 30 mm in diameter. Reverse of badge is marked with (3) Japanese characters and has (2) vertical fasteners. Badge weighs 16 grams.

Included in this listing is a WWII Imperial Japanese Wounded Soldier's Badge. Red-enameled badge measures 31mm in diameter and carries (8) Japanese character markings on reverse along with (2) vertical fasteners. Badge weighs 12 grams.

Provenance: Descended through the family of US ARMY COL (Ret) Howard Bressler (1918-2012), of Kileen and San Antonio, Texas.

Keywords: World War 2 WW2 military heroism civilian award medal medallion recognition bravery Emperor Meiji combat warrior injured casualty

Condition

Please use all images as addendum to condition statement. Item is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, heavy wear, loss of decoration or repair. Warm patina noted commensurate with age and proper storage. Wounded Soldier's badge shows some cracks in red-enameled portions - all areas stable and in no danger of worsening with appropriate handling. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Cosas Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.

Weight

28 g

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Japanese Labor Merit or Golden Kite for Industrial Warriors & Wounded Soldier Badges

Name: Japanese Labor Merit or Golden Kite for Industrial Warriors & Wounded Soldier Badges
SKU: 172054243
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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