JapanX Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) Obviously "slotted propeller” badges were used as prototypes for rare Manchukuo Army Pilot Badge – the only difference between them is the superimposed star. Most likely both badges (japanese and manchukuo) were manufactured by the same japanese workshops Edited March 26, 2012 by JapanX
JapanX Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 And the last one (for today ) From Bob Schwartz collection. Embroidered one! Dimensions width 36mm height 43mm
JapanX Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 I really hope that you liked this diversity of sizes, colors and materials dear colleagues! Will be happy to hear from you Regards, Nick
Jareth Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Great post with terrific photos of some very rare badges! I call that brown finish "bronze". I believe these were issued as proficiency badges awarded upon completion of flight school. It is my understanding these were worn on service dress tunics only Edited March 27, 2012 by Jareth
JapanX Posted March 27, 2012 Author Posted March 27, 2012 I call that brown finish "bronze". Of course you are right! I used "brown" as more neutral word I believe these were issued as proficiency badges awarded upon completion of flight school. Absolutely! Regards, Nick
rathbonemuseum Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Nick, Thanks for sharing these examples of flight school graduation badges. And thanks again for documenting what little information is out there. This needs a lot more research to understand how this was regulated. Cheers, Tod
rathbonemuseum Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I will add an image from my site here. No dates known.
JapanX Posted March 29, 2012 Author Posted March 29, 2012 I will add an image from my site here. No dates known. Many thanks Tod for posting this (before 1940) 1st class badge! Regards, Nick
JapanX Posted March 29, 2012 Author Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Any hope for photo of reverse? Any info about material? Cheers, Nick Edited March 29, 2012 by JapanX
fukuoka Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Aviation school “Kumagaya” (kanji on the right) Name of the pilot “Nagai” (kanji on the left) Translation correction: on the right the two kanji are a contraction of 'Kumamoto Academy.'
fukuoka Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Type N3 NCO badge made in silver (1940-1945) This beautiful inscribed specimen is from Bob Schwartz collection. Bob kindly gave me a permission to use this (and couple of others ) beautiful photos. Thank you Bob! Many rare and beautiful phaleristic treasures could be found at his web-site www.ww2wings.com This badge has star in gold gilt, but propeller and rays in silver. Propeller has solid blades. Marked under the catching hook “Pure Silver”. Inscribed on reverse “Takeji Terada, Squadron 7” Badge dimensions width 38mm height 51mm Translation correction: Not 'Squadron 7' but '7th Graduating Class.'
fukuoka Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Reverse Translation: 'Tachiarai Army Pilot Academy, 82nd [?] Graduating Class, Battle Group [戦斗班?], Matsushima.' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachiarai
JapanX Posted April 1, 2012 Author Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks a lot Rich! Really appreciate it. 7th Graduating Class - I guess this came from early 30s? Could we connect this graduation class to an actual year? 82th Graduating Class ... This is one high number! Cheers, Nick P.S. How was your mini vocation?
fukuoka Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Translation correction: on the right the two kanji are a contraction of 'Kumamoto Academy.' Translation correction of my own translation. After a quick bit of research, this is probably Kumagaya Army Pilot Academy (as originally described), which was located in Saitama Prefecture. Established in 1935. Dismantled (abolished?) on April 17, 1945. Edited April 1, 2012 by fukuoka
fukuoka Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks a lot Rich! Really appreciate it. 7th Graduating Class - I guess this came from early 30s? Could we connect this graduation class to an actual year? 82th Graduating Class ... This is one high number! Cheers, Nick P.S. How was your mini vocation? Yes, Nick, 82nd is high. The second kanji almost looks like a 7, which is why I put a question mark in parentheses. However, if I am not mistaken, these were not annual classes. That is, more than one class gradated within a single year. I have to investigate a bit further since I am not well-read on this subject. And my vacation was fine, thanks! Diving for 5 days in Panglao. Very nice and relaxing.
fukuoka Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks a lot Rich! Really appreciate it. 7th Graduating Class - I guess this came from early 30s? Could we connect this graduation class to an actual year? 82th Graduating Class ... This is one high number! Cheers, Nick P.S. How was your mini vocation? The 7th graduating class could very easily be assigned a specific year--if we knew what academy issued the badge. Without that knowledge, we'd have to find the all the various pilot academies and see what years the 7th class was graduated in, and then one of those years would be correct.
JapanX Posted April 1, 2012 Author Posted April 1, 2012 Yep. Without info about school there could be no precise dating... As for the number of classes graduated during one year... No precise info here either. Thanks again, Nick
JapanX Posted April 7, 2012 Author Posted April 7, 2012 Another variation of type “silver wings” Badge (unknown period) (posts # 38, 39,40) This type has only star in gold gilt. Propeller and wings are in silver. Reverse in silver. Propeller has solid blades.
JapanX Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 Another example of type “gold wings” Badge (unknown period) (posts # 30,31 and 32) Obverse
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