Japan, Empire. An Imperial Attendant Badge, Second War Period Newly Listed ASTRIA 1951" on the reverse

ASTRIA 1951" on the reverse

measuring 13 cm (w) x 17 cm (h)

white and black embroidery in the centre

with pinback

The Admiralty obviously thought that workers with war service badges was a good idea as in late 1914

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Attendant Badge, Second War Period Newly Listed ASTRIA 1951" on the reverseA bronze badge, with floral detailing and enamelled black Japanese characters on the obverse. The reverse is blank with a vertical pinback. The badge measures at 36 mm in diameter, weighs 15. 1 grams. It is presented in its original wooden case of issue with a blue felt medalbed, with the case measuring at 48. 5mm (w) x 60. 5mm (h). The enamels are perfectly intact and the badge has very minor wear, in better than very fine condition.