Japan, Empire. An Imperial Army Artillery Observation Proficiency Badge Hold securing in place a horsehair

securing in place a horsehair tassel bearing a gold bullion wire cockade

1911 to February 4

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 Anstecknadel)

All suspended from a 145 mm-long zink bar with a green wool reverse liner and horizontal pinback

5) The promotion certificate states that Fahnenkadett (Cadet) Geys has been promoted to Fähnrich (Ensign) in the 2nd Artillery on Foot Regiment

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Army Artillery Observation Proficiency Badge Hold securing in place a horsehairA white metal alloy, featuring a large flower with telescope on the obverse, reverse with a vertical clasp with slot lock for pin, measures 38. 3 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), dark colouring, magnetic hinge clasp demonstrating rusting, near very fine.