SCARCE WWII JAPANESE NAVY ARTILLERY OBSERVER Proficiency Badge 1931 RARE PHOTO
$ 351.99 $ 211.19
Availability: 19 in stock
Country/Region of Manufacture:
Japan
ARTILLERY OBSERVER Proficiency Badge:
ARTILLERY OBSERVER Proficiency Badge 1931 Japan
Condition:
VERY SCARCE 1931 gazetted Imperial Japanese Navy proficiency badge for artillery observation. With an accompanying very rare photo of NAVAL LANDING FORCE SOLDIER. Clean with silver center with gold highlights around the cherry blossom. The range finder is also in gold gilt. This particular one is the 九一式対空測遠器眼鏡 (Kyuu Ichi-shiki Taikuu Sokuen-ki Gankyou) - literally, Type 91 Surface-to-air Long-range Spectacles . Artillery observer badges were first instituted in 1895 as a crossed telescope design, which evolved with the instrument used. This is the 3rd generation badge. These badges of honor were presented to the winners in the presence of the entire regiment and the badges were worn throughout the individual’s military service. More DETAILED information on other medals at japanempiremedals. REFER TO PICTURES FOR CONDITION.
Modified Item:
No
Item must be returned within:
30 Days
Conflict:
WW II (1939-45)
Theme:
Militaria
Restocking Fee:
No
All returns accepted:
Returns Accepted
Region of Origin:
Japan
Refund will be given as:
Money Back
Original/Reproduction:
Original
Return shipping will be paid by:
Buyer
