Lot 1159:
A Group of Four Japanese WWII Imperial Army Shoulder Insignia
Sold for: $85
Description
A group of four original Japanese WWII Imperial Army shoulder insignia. This lot comprises two longer, rectangular pieces, each featuring a red felt base with gold metallic piping along the edges and a central horizontal gold metallic stripe, adorned with two brass-toned metal stars. These pieces are backed with olive-green fabric and secure via a silver-toned metal clip. Also included are two shorter, trapezoidal pieces, similarly constructed with a red felt base, gold metallic piping, and a central horizontal gold metallic stripe, each displaying three silver-toned metal stars. These trapezoidal pieces are backed with olive-green fabric and show bent metal prongs for attachment. No discernible text or manufacturer’s markings are visible.
Condition report:
The items exhibit signs of moderate wear consistent with age and use. This includes some fraying of the metallic cording, slight matting and minor discoloration of the felt, surface wear on the metal stars, and scratching on the clip fasteners. One rectangular piece has a small tear in the felt.
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