Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class United Republic of Very good/fine

Very good/fine

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The Defence Department supplied a red

sustained when the Germans detonated a huge mine during operations in the Ypres/Hill 60 sector

Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class United Republic of Very good/fineIn silver gilt chrysanthemum insignia, mounted to a base in silver with brown enamels, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, navy blue felt recessed medal bed, "C S" marked in handwritten black ink on the bottom, covering experiencing wear and separation from the lid and exposing the underlying wooden frame, case fair.