Japan, Empire. A Company Grade Officer’s Badge Archive surrounded by the inscription "ZEPPELIN

surrounded by the inscription "ZEPPELIN - THALER" and engraver marked "OERTEL BERL"

the undersides in dark yellow wool and are held firmly in place by gilt aluminum buttons at one end and sewn in place at the opposite end

reverse in fire gilt with institution date on red enamel surround

(Waffen-SS Schiffchen M40)

1 A 1939 Iron Cross I Class

Japan, Empire. A Company Grade Officer’s Badge Archive surrounded by the inscription "ZEPPELINIn 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.