Japan, Empire. A Field Officer’s Badge Province of China the reverse in red bearing

the reverse in red bearing the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE

He was found to have been illegally absent from camp and deserting H

with an integral loop at the twelve o’clock position connecting to a clasp with a period original ribbon

backer with a dark blue faux leather exterior

Japan, Empire. A Field Officer’s Badge Province of China the reverse in red bearingIn aluminum, gilt and brass, an oval decoration with five point star superimposed on the obverse, encircled by a gilt wreath, the reverse features a vertical pin with slot lock including pin, measures 36 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to those ranked Major to Brigadier.