Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Hold signed by General Friedrich Kühn

signed by General Friedrich Kühn

Sergeant First Class Anderson's gallantry and extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself

He assumed command of the IX Army Corps on February 21st 1918

War time production

American Veterans of Foreign Service

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Hold signed by General Friedrich KühnIn silver gilt, illustrating a five pointed gilt star in the centre backed by emanating rays, framed by arching copper gilt feathered wings on either side, with chrysanthemum petals at the base of each wing, a two bladed propeller placed horizontally at the base, measuring 39. 2 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), with bronze clip attachment, overall gilt loss on the wings, contact marks, very fine.