Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class Newly Listed In civilian life

In civilian life

54mm (w) x 19

total measurement is 72mm x 96mm

maker marked on reverse “P

constructed of light brown paper stock and retaining its wax paper liner

Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class Newly Listed In civilian lifeIn 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.