Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 GTRexclude DEUTSCHES SÄNGERBUNDESFEST UND FEIER DES

DEUTSCHES SÄNGERBUNDESFEST UND FEIER DES 75 JÄHRIGEN" above and "BESTEHENS DES DEUTSCHEN SÄNGERBUNDES BRESLAU 28-7-1-8" below

This is a fine case of issue for a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by desirable maker Klein & Quenzer A

silver gilt with white and black enamelled centrepiece

with multiple holes for attachment

Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 GTRexclude DEUTSCHES SÄNGERBUNDESFEST UND FEIER DESIn 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.