Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction Archive dated between 25 June 1944

dated between 25 June 1944 and 27 July 1944

over blue enamel

Willy Jähde

Colonel Vassitch

comes with black case of issue (purple& white interior)

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction Archive dated between 25 June 1944In silver gilt chrysanthemum insignia, mounted to a base in silver with brown and green enamels, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered chipping evident in the brown enamels, contact marks on the reverse, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, navy blue felt recessed medal bed, light wear on the exterior corners, case very fine.