Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Hold Sergeant First Class Anderson's gallantry

Sergeant First Class Anderson's gallantry and extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself

PROTESTANTI

American Veterans of Foreign Service

War time production

signed by General Friedrich Kühn

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Hold Sergeant First Class Anderson's gallantryIn silver gilt, illustrating a five pointed gilt star in the centre backed by emanating rays, framed by arching copper gilt feathered wings on either side, with chrysanthemum petals at the base of each wing, a two bladed propeller placed horizontally at the base, measuring 39. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), with bronze clip attachment, overall gilt loss on the wings, contact marks, very fine.