An original, Second World War Imperial Japanese Army Company Grade (Captain) Commander's chest badge. 100% authentic, still in issue box.
This is a cast aluminum badge, with a hinged brass clasp on the back that secures with a tiny cotter pin, and a brass-colored star on the observe side. It was never issued or worn.
There is a small hallmark underneath the clasp on the back side. This badge measures 45mm in height and 35mm at the widest point. The box is paper-covered cardboard and orignial to the badge. It has kanji stamped on the top that identify the contents.
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