Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Archive with the crown piped in

with the crown piped in poppy-red wool

tear evident in the band

1879 in Toronto

measuring 302 mm x 44 mm (just the ribbon)

Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Archive with the crown piped inA circular plate constructed of blackened magnetic metal. The obverse centre bears a raised, five pointed gilded star constructed of magnetic metal. The reverse is plain and bears a centred screw back with a bolt. Bearing a white label (applied post war) reading Gift of MAJ. A Duncanson Jap. Command Burma Car Insignia 1945 and marked below RCMI 1986. 16. 1. Measuring 140 mm. A very rare and unique piece, extremely fine. Footnote: The Kurogane Type 95