Japan, Imperial. A Fire Brigade Merit Badge In Silver GTRexclude The blade’s reverse ricasso is

The blade’s reverse ricasso is marked with the maker mark of Eikhorn of Solingen

(1913-1944 Issue) A fine example of this type

1943 and was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

opening with a functional bronze snap button and functional dual magnetic metal hinges

358 and awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers who served actively for at least sixteen years in the Royal Army

Japan, Imperial. A Fire Brigade Merit Badge In Silver GTRexclude The blade’s reverse ricasso isJapan: Silver, unmarked, 36. 5 mm x 47. 2 mm, vertical pinback flanked by vertical rows of two loops on either side, dark patina, extremely fine.