Japan, Empire. An Imperial Army Artillery Observation Proficiency Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Constructed of fine black doeskin

Constructed of fine black doeskin with buckram cores

secured in place by the same large brass plate and two copper rivets that are used to secure the ear rosettes

She finally entered service in May 1941 and joined Newfoundland Command as an ocean escort

(Uhrkette)

chipping and loss evident in the red and green enamels at the base of the crown

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Army Artillery Observation Proficiency Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Constructed of fine black doeskinA 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.