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77th Inf. Div.

Hello, a friend of mine picked up this pin, which I think is Chinese and I am looking for information on the item. Any help will be appreciated.

 

77th Inf. Div.

 

 

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77th Inf. Div.,,

The large kanji front is the word for "prize" or "award" on the double cherry blossom. The navy used the double cherry blossom emblem on post 1942 sleeve insignia for advanced training...however, I doubt this is military. On the wing of the kite (right to left) I can see the words "All Japan".........:East" ........I can't enlarge the pic to get much more than that and my Japanese is limited. The back picture is far too small. I think it may be a pin for an organization or for the completion of training or school ? There was a Japanese women's organization during the war that wore a patch very similar to this emblem but I can't be sure if this is the same thing.

Sorry, not much help.

tiger41

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77th Inf. Div.

Hello tiger41, actually that is a lot of help and at least I know it is Japanese in origin. Admin, please move to the correct Japanese section! Thank you, 77th Inf. Div.

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全日本学童興亜作品選奨会 = zennihon gakudou koa sakuhin senshoukai

 

​* read right to left on the badge.

 

All Japan School Children's Asian Development Work Encouragement Association

 

** Work = a composition, a book, musical performance, production, etc.

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