Japan, Empire. A Kempeitai Japanese Military Police Badge, c.1940 certificate_of_authenticity in regards to his flying

in regards to his flying discipline: "This student is a good pilot but is too conceited about his flying ability

The belt itself incorporates five pockets for ammunition

one with silvering

Paul’s Church

Japan, Empire. A Kempeitai Japanese Military Police Badge, c.1940 certificate_of_authenticity in regards to his flying(, Kempeitai). In silver with enamels, this 5 pointed star shaped badge bears the Japanese characters for Kempeitai encircled by the English phrase Japanese Military Police on the reverse. It measures at 53. 8mm (w) x 52. 6mm (h), weighs 36. 1 grams, and is on its silk tri coloured period ribbon. There is minor enamel loss on the obverse, but is otherwise in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Kempeitai were formed in 1881 as the Japanese Military