Japan, Empire. An Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Basic Member's Badge Auction In stamped silver nickel

In stamped silver nickel

The government authorized formation of militia regiments

Salisbury Plain on December 2

150 more men died in Japan

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Basic Member's Badge Auction In stamped silver nickel(Teikoku Zaiko Gunjin Kai). Two piece construction, gilt star mounted to a frosted silver base, obverse featuring the symbol of the organization: the army cap badge star and crossed swords over a fouled anchor, all within a shield, measuring 27. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered silvering wear, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: An Imperial order founded the Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League in 1910, as an organization for