Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Naval Captain Shoulder Boards Auction Archive for a screw back version

for a screw back version of the L/52

The Gold Medal was awarded in recognition of 30 years of service during the Republic

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Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Naval Captain Shoulder Boards Auction Archive for a screw back versionA set of two shoulder boards denoting the ranking of Captain in the Japanese Navy from the Second World War. The boards are made from a black fabric with two fine gold bullion stripes, each affixed with three cherry blossom insignia and one cherry blossom button. It has a leather reverse and a metal horizontal pin. One of the boards has a leather backing underneath the pin. They measure at 119mm (l) x 41mm (h). Each exhibits slight discolouration and