Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"

inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"

obverse presenting a large white enameled star

photo size 8cm x 13cm

a 1933 NSDAP Bad Sachsa meeting badge

followed by missions to Britain

Japan, Empire. A Naval Gunnery Efficiency Badge, I Class Auction inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"In 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.