Historical information

Possibly an Imperial Japanese Officer's insignia, WW2.
Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections.
See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.

Physical description

Rectangular Imperial Japanese rank insignia. Edged on two sides with metal braiding. Strip down centre originally gold coloured. Five pointed star in middle of centre strip. Background is red coloured fabric. Silver coloured metal fastener attached to back.