Imperial Japanese Army Higashi Ward Veteran's Badge/大日本帝國陸軍東區歴戰者會歴戰章

Specimen from the collection of Raymond LaBar. Photos courtesy of the owner.

Obverse

歴戰 = 歴戦 = Rekishō, in Japanese means "battle-tested," "experienced," or "veteran." It implies a person or entity that has been through many battles or trials, gaining a lot of experience in the process.

reverse

東區歴戰者會 - Higashi-ku /東区; lit. "Eastern Ward" is a ward of the city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture/ Veterans Association