Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 3 mm (w) x 4

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Japan, Empire. A Second War Navy Association Merit Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 3 mm (w) x 4In 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