Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Archive 5 mm at the blade

5 mm at the blade end

with the crown piped in poppy-red wool

In September of 1939 this tradition was passed on to the newly formed Infanterie-Regiment 199 of the 57

measuring 204 mm (w) x 265 mm (h))

tear evident in the band

Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Archive 5 mm at the bladeA 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