Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction (Wehrmacht Fernglas)

(Wehrmacht Fernglas)

59 cm sleeve length

Francis Eric Taylor of Oakville

brown leather straps with three top buckling holes (to be fastened to pack)

Royal Mint hallmarked on the edge

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction (Wehrmacht Fernglas)In 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.