Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, Museum Example Republic of each is stamped in gold-coloured

each is stamped in gold-coloured ink with the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom and inscribed "BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING" and maker marked "GIEVES LIMITED" on the underside

and other surface ships

As his mother had pre-deceased him the previous June

The ricasso features a double maker’s mark

The book measures 295mm (w) x 355mm (h) x 35mm (d)

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, Museum Example Republic of each is stamped in gold-colouredIn bronze, with super imposed gilt five point star, the reverse bearing Japanese Kanji translating to clone, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 51. 2 mm (h), horizontal pin on the reverse, very fine.