Japan, Empire. A Shooting Coaches Badge United Republic of Instituted on 2 December 1849

Instituted on 2 December 1849

the reverse with a central wreathed date of “1866”

measuring 41 mm (w) x 67 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

constructed of card stock with finely-detailed

Japan, Empire. A Shooting Coaches Badge United Republic of Instituted on 2 December 1849A silver badge with a raised gilt star at the top of the obverse, with two crossed rifles surrounded my floral reliefs. The reverse with Japanese characters and a vertical pinback, measuring at 30mm (w) x 43mm (h), and weighs 21. 3 grams. This badge is presented in its original wooden case of issue with a blue fabric medal bed. The case is missing one wooden side panel. It is in extremely fine condition.