JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Extra rare and nicely designed badge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Very interesting design 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Very high quality of manufacturing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 The badge is a tiny one Badge dimensions Weight 10,43 g Height 30,1 mm Width 24 mm Box dimensions 71,3/54,74/18,62 mm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 The real question is "for what and to whom" this badge was given... According to Peterson (“Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States”, 3rd edition, p. 94.) this is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) First of all no leather cases in sight - only balsa ones (but then again I saw this badge only three times ) Second, where from this name "Army Service in the Navy" came from? I wonder... Since the reverse and the box lid are inscribed "Navy Short Service" and "War Service Completion Badge". Maybe Peterson have some additional info?! Any ideas chaps? If you have this badge in your collection, please don`t hesitate to post it here (or mail me the pictures for posting ). There should be some very interesting variations of enamel color. Cheers, Nick Edited December 12, 2012 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRB 1643 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I know that this is a really old posting but I just found one! It’s not the issue case but can someone please translate the kanji on the lid. It might be the recipient’s name. Thank you very much for any information. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 No name. The case is not original to the badge. Looks like somebody tried to write (with the modern ballpoint pen) Navy [Imperial Military] Reservist Association Badge Stamp of the case manufacturer is on the other side of the lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) P.S. Just in case. The correct translation of the name of the badge Navy short-term active service completion badge. It was issued for completion of two year navy service tour to the graduates of civil universities (doctors, some engineering disciplines, etc). They were given the ranks of junior officers and served according to their specialties. Edited September 28, 2021 by JapanX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRB 1643 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Thank you very much again Nick! I was very happy to find this badge. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Yes, that's a nice find Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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