Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction South Division

South Division

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

a 1933 NSDAP Bad Sachsa meeting badge

inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"

constructed of a light brown rayon backer

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction South DivisionIn 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.