Japanese Imperial Veterans Association
This is a Japanese imperial veterans association badge. 1910 ( Meiji 43) On November 3, it was established with Imperial Prince Fushiminomiya Imperial Prince Sadanaru as president for the purpose of improving the military spirit of reserve and reserve military personnel and helping injured soldiers and bereaved military personnel.
It is said that Giichi Tanaka, who was then head of the Military Division of the Ministry of War, formed this organization with reference to the German system. Initially, it was an organization for the army only, but in 1914 ( Taisho 3), the navy was also included, and it became a common organization for the army and navy.
- Japanese imperial veterans association badge
- Words on the box: Imperial veterans association (帝国在郷軍人会)
- Comes with a wooden box: A wood case with an inside lined with blue felt
- Words inside the box lid: This badge cannot be used by others, Showa11.Sep.25
- Star and swords
- Silver
- Item weight: 3 grams
- Packed weight: 203 grams
- C1936
- Approx. 1.8 cm wide x 2.7 cm long
- Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan
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