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Japanese Labor Merit Badge
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Description
This badge is nicknamed the 'Golden Kite Badge for Industrial Warriors.' It was awarded to workers who displayed exceptional merit in the factories, including those who died in raids. Instituted in September 1942 by Imperial Edict in a number of classes. The design has enameled tomoe crests, four ball bearings, and a small girl inside a gear making an offering to the gods. Enameled nickle plated tombac, 30 mm, light wear.
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