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ARTIFACT:
This is a 1983 participant badge for Yama Sakura (translation: mountain cherry blossom) V, the second-ever annual joint defense exercise event involving the United States Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Beginning in February 1982 as field exercises, Yama Sakura is now computer-simulated command post exercise. The badge reads NORTHEASTERN ARMY IX CORPS YAMA SAKURA V and 1983 SENDAI, JAPAN on reverse.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1983.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-3/8" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal safety-style pin with tube.
MARKINGS:
1983 SENDAI JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RAX92 LDIX11/11
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some small areas of light to moderate wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
