Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and usually of the Order

and usually of the Order of the Cross of Liberty as well

the reverse unused and bearing a stamped studio mark

constructed of green-painted magnetic metal

5 mm in diameter x 83 mm in length

Knights were created in the Tower of London on the eve of the King's coronation

Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and usually of the OrderIn 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