Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic circa 1900-1915

circa 1900-1915

Contained in original case of issue composed of wood and purple velvet

the latter badge missing its lugs)

with wooden plates embedded onto either side of the handle and held in place via two large screws

where he was discharged

Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic circa 1900-1915In silver, with the obverse presenting a red and white rising sun and blue waves, affixed with a gold gilded anchor and a cherry blossom. The reverse bears the Japanese inscription translating to Merit Badge, Navy Association. It measures at 30mm in diameter, weighs 20. 5 grams, and has a white suspension bar with a horizontal pinback. It is presented in its original case of issue on a dark blue medal bed, light wear to exterior, with discoloration to