Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Navy Captain Engineer Branch Shoulder Boards Hold In early 1916

In early 1916

Civilians of foreign nations could receive the award for the performance of an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act or acts in furtherance of the war efforts of the Allies against the Axis Powers

measuring 80 mm (w) x 95 mm (h)

Includes tunic and pants

54 mm (h - inclusive integral ball)

Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Navy Captain Engineer Branch Shoulder Boards Hold In early 1916Two Navy Captain shoulder boards, affixed with three Chrysanthemum flower pins and one button with an anchor overlaid with a chrysanthemum, denoting the rank of Captain. Underneath the pins are two purple strips denoting the branch of Engineering, with gold bullion and black fabric. The reverse has a leather strap with a metal pin. They each measure at 40. 5mm (w) x 115mm (h) and are in very fine condition.