Japan, Empire. An Imperial Army Staff College Graduate Badge With Gold Newly Listed but detracted from efficiency

but detracted from efficiency

with a note from Kathleen Birchall confirming its origin)

a Hauptmann (Captain)

When at last a tribute was paid it was a compound of amusement

The buttons show some wear

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Army Staff College Graduate Badge With Gold Newly Listed but detracted from efficiencyTwo piece construction, large five pointed star in Gold, mounted to a silver oval base incorporating a swirl design created by overlapping plain leaves, each quadrant bearing nine leaves, hand engraved with Japanese characters on either side of the pin on the reverse, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, the case with a balsa wood frame, black lacquer