Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Patrick Anthony Porteous (original signature

Patrick Anthony Porteous (original signature of "Pat Porteous VC" in red ink

with the roundel having a silvered finish and the face a natural brass finish

Both in silver bullion wire in various textures with red embroidery in the shield

seven with intact sliders

East Grinstead

Japan, Empire. An Officer Pilot Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Patrick Anthony Porteous (original signatureIn 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.