Item number: M68

Year: AD 1940-

Size: 20 x 20 mm

Provenance: Quan Jian Zhai 2022

This is the badge of the Disabled Veterans Wives Association membership in Japan, awarded by the Disabled Veterans Wives Association. After World War II, such associations were established in various prefectures and cities in Japan. The purpose of these associations is to assist their husbands and improve the welfare of disabled veterans.

The obverse of the badge modeled from the Disabled Veterans badge: a curved red cross with golden arrowheads adorning each arm, forming two intersecting crosses. In the centre, there is a golden disc with a chrysanthemum motif, flanked on both sides by olive branches symbolizing peace and victory. Below, there is a small golden bowtie.

The Disabled Veterans Badge is conferred by the Japanese government in accordance with the provisions outlined in the “Regulations on Disabled Veterans badge.” This badge is awarded to members, including warrant officers, in the Army and Navy.

The badge is categorized into two classes, namely, Class A and Class B. Class A is conferred upon individuals who have sustained injuries or illnesses during combat or similar official duties, while Class B is awarded to other personnel. Constructed from dark metallic material, the badge features cherry blossoms and lettering for individuals holding the rank of warrant officer and above.

物件編號: M68

年代: 公元 1940- 年

尺寸: 20 x 20 mm

來源: 泉鑒齋 2022

此枚為日本的傷殘軍人妻子協會徽章，由傷殘軍人妻子協會所頒發。傷殘軍人妻子協會，二戰過後日本各縣市開始成立傷殘軍人妻子協會，成立宗旨為希望能幫助丈夫、並為改善傷殘軍人福利而努力。 

徽章的正面為一枚軍人傷殘徽章的模樣:彎曲的紅色十字，每個十字臂間有金色的箭簇作為裝飾，形成兩個相交疊的十字，中央同為金色的圓盤有菊花紋，並且左右兩側由象徵和皮與勝利的橄欖枝圍繞，下方有一個小的蝴蝶結。 

軍人傷殘勳章為日本政府根據《軍人傷殘徽章條例》的規定，授予那些作為陸軍和海軍成員(包括準尉)的徽章。 

勳章分為甲級和乙級兩種。甲級授予因戰鬥或類似公務而受傷或患病的人員，乙級則授予其他人員。材質為深色金屬，準尉以上有櫻花、字母。