Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction Archive Colonel Vassitch

Colonel Vassitch

reverse illustrating the Resurrection and maker marked "CDF ITALY" in the centre

Willy Jähde

comes with black case of issue (purple& white interior)

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction Archive Colonel VassitchIn 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.