Japan, Empire. A Company Grade Officer’s Badge Auction a pair Puttees (black leather

a pair Puttees (black leather

marked with a kokoshnik on the reverse of the pin and the reverse of the tip of the 3 and 9 o’clock rays

mounted to seven-pointed star base

Insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels and centred upon a silver pentagon-shaped base

the exterior with an Imperial German tri-colour and Iron Cross

Japan, Empire. A Company Grade Officer’s Badge Auction a pair Puttees (black leatherIn aluminum and brass, an oval decoration with five point star superimposed on the obverse, encircled by a wreath, the reverse features a vertical pin with slot lock including pin, measures 36 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to those ranked from a Second Lieutenant to Captain.