1983 Yamasakura V (Joint Annual US-Japan Defense Exercise) Participant Badge from 2nd Ever Event

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.

Circa 1983.

Approximately 1-3/8" in diameter.

Silver-plated brass.

Horizontal safety-style pin with tube.

1983 SENDAI JAPAN.

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7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some small areas of light to moderate wear and tarnish.

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