Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 GTRexclude silver gilt with white and

silver gilt with white and black enamelled centrepiece

as well as “M

inscribed "FIVE / NX11001 / MULHALL CD"

Footnote: The Kilties Touring Band (1902-1933)

Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 GTRexclude silver gilt with white andIn silvered bronze, unmarked, measuring 24. 5 mm (w) x 28. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, the badge with a ring suspension and attached to a purple cord with tassels at either end, the cord suspended from a triangular pinback hanger, contact marks on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Killed in Action (KIA) Badge was awarded by the government sponsored Izoku kai. This group was under the auspices of the Ministry of Welfare.