Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class United Republic of 1918 in Vancouver

1918 in Vancouver

According to the document

Very good/fine

the six o’clock arm with an integral loop connecting to a suspension apparatus in the form of a silvered Republic-style Austrian national eagle surrounded by enameled shield of the Austrian states

died on November 14

Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class United Republic of 1918 in VancouverIn 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.