One of the Most Complete OSS Groupings I Have Ever Seen

[DiGilio]

On 3/2/2016 at 11:17 PM, River Patrol said:

 

So, what exactly is this Japanese badge? If anyone knows....

 

I think just a badge given to representatives from one of the Japanese puppet states in China for a economic/commerce event hosted by the Japanese. 

 

I think a better translation for the front is Economic Mission to Japan.

 

The kanji above that right under the flags looks like maybe 歓迎 (welcome/reception). 

 

中華民國二十八年　is Republic of China calendar and equals 1939.

 

The flag next to the Japanese one was being used by the Provisional Government of the Republic of China (1937-1940) and the Reformed Government of the Republic of China (1938-1940) at the time.

[River Patrol]

7 hours ago, DiGilio said:

I think just a badge given to representatives from one of the Japanese puppet states in China for a economic/commerce event hosted by the Japanese. 

 

I think a better translation for the front is Economic Mission to Japan.

 

 

 

That's super helpful.....the hanging caduceus drew my eye to it when I looked through this grouping.

 

Thanks for the insights about this group.

 

RP

[manayunkman]

An amazing group.

[Alaska Guy]

Amazing, wow,love the bullion

[Backtheattack]

Great grouping!  Thank`s for posting.

[Persian Gulf Command]

Really Special Grouping!

 

Could you show the front and reverse of the Sterling Jump Wings?  I'm interested in these wings and if they are a hallmarked example or not.

 

Thanks!