Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction with Compliments of the Minister

with Compliments of the Minister of State for the Army Card and Guidance in the Wearing of Campaign Stars

constructed of a light brown rayon backer

inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"

obverse presenting a large white enameled star

(Kyffhäuserdenkmal Erinnerungsmedaille)

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction with Compliments of the MinisterIn 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.