Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction Royal Mint hallmarked on the

Royal Mint hallmarked on the edge

The cap is otherwise unmarked and measures 198 mm (w) x 256 mm (l) x 125 mm (h)

Francis Eric Taylor of Oakville

USS Louisville joined Task Force 58

59 cm sleeve length

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction Royal Mint hallmarked on theIn 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.