Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Naval Captain Shoulder Boards Auction Archive surrounded by the Latin inscription

surrounded by the Latin inscription "JVBILAEI AN MCML BENE MERENTI / ROMA" (Jubilee Year 1950 Well Merited / Rome)

with the majority issued by veterans groups and religious organizations

Private First Class Butler's effects

the United Spanish War Veterans insignia below

slight chipping in the enamels

Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Naval Captain Shoulder Boards Auction Archive surrounded by the Latin inscriptionA set of two shoulder boards denoting the ranking of Captain in the Japanese Navy from the Second World War. The boards are made from a black fabric with two fine gold bullion stripes, each affixed with three cherry blossom insignia and one cherry blossom button. It has a leather reverse and a metal horizontal pin. One of the boards has a leather backing underneath the pin. They measure at 119mm (l) x 41mm (h). Each exhibits slight discolouration and