Description: Rare original, Imperial Japanese Labor Merit Badge, “the Golden Kite for War Industry Workers.” Wear, tarnish and surface and edge knocks. A tiny enamel bruise at 10 o’clock (visible under a loupe but you will probably miss it with the naked eye). You are buying the material pictured. This is a hobby not a living, so I try to keep it fun, otherwise why do it. Thank you for trading with me on eBay. This award was instituted on September 8, 1942, and awarded to those who displayed extraordinary labor integrity, excellence, sacrifice and merit in war production industries, including the workers who were injured or killed during Allied air raids on Japanese military plants and factories. The badge was designed by Hinago Jitsuzou, and was in the shape of an enameled four petal Tomoe, with a central medallion in the shape of a cogwheel, with a figure of a deity holding a bag. The reverse reads, “Labor Merit Badge”. Double independent pin. Produced at the Imperial Japanese Mint and very few were awarded. _gsrx_vers_625 (GS 6.9.7 (625))
Price: 295.95 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
End Time: 2025-01-10T16:34:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Region of Origin: Japan
