Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Newly Listed with a piece out of

with a piece out of the upper right corner)

the pages enclosed in a two-piece cover in simulated red leather-look on the exterior

The entire inside of the helmet is painted black

Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity and disappeared as novelty in a short time

un official medal

Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Newly Listed with a piece out ofA 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