Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction photo size 8cm x 13cm

photo size 8cm x 13cm

South Division

It was equipped with all three major types of Bomber aircraft: the Do 17

(Kyffhäuserdenkmal Erinnerungsmedaille)

inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction photo size 8cm x 13cmIn 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.