Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Newly Listed Though considered "modern" at the

Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity and disappeared as novelty in a short time

the pages enclosed in a two-piece cover in simulated red leather-look on the exterior

with a piece out of the upper right corner)

The entire inside of the helmet is painted black

(Sturmabteilungen): Sunwheel Swastika

Japan, Imperial. A Kurogane Type 95 Car Star Insignia , C. 1940 Newly Listed Though considered "modern" at theA circular plate constructed of blackened magnetic metal. The obverse centre bears a raised, five pointed gilded star constructed of magnetic metal. The reverse is plain and bears a centred screw back with a bolt. Bearing a white label (applied post war) reading Gift of MAJ. A Duncanson Jap. Command Burma Car Insignia 1945 and marked below RCMI 1986. 16. 1. Measuring 140 mm. A very rare and unique piece, extremely fine. Footnote: The Kurogane Type 95