Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge GTRexclude A Bronze Grade Tank Assault

A Bronze Grade Tank Assault Badge - In zinc

for this occasion

bearing four rows of twisted silver aluminum wire looped around a buttonhole

being promoted to Colonel in 1941 and to Major General in 1943

maker marked Paulmann & Crone

Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge GTRexclude A Bronze Grade Tank AssaultIn silver, with the obverse presenting a red and white rising sun and blue waves, affixed with a gold gilded anchor and a cherry blossom. The reverse bears the Japanese inscription translating to Merit Badge, Navy Association. It measures at 30mm in diameter, weighs 20. 5 grams, and has a white suspension bar with a horizontal pinback. It is presented in its original case of issue on a dark blue medal bed, light wear to exterior, with discoloration to