Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 Auction He was placed on command

He was placed on command at the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on September 22

medal bed with divider

unmarked as is typical with this type

photo album

There are six brown plastic buttons spaced at various intervals around the waistline

Japan. A Killed In Action (Kia) Badge, C.1944 Auction He was placed on commandIn 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.