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

backer with a dark blue faux leather exterior

demonstrating flecking to the enamels and minor loss of finish to the base metals

The exterior is fully lined along the side walls with a layer of thick black lamb’s wool

There is a strap travelling vertically from the waist and finishing one-third of the way down on each of the front pockets

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.