Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Naval Captain Shoulder Boards Hold Unnamed -Canadian Version

Unnamed -Canadian Version

Constructed of vertical bronze plaque

III Class Bronze Grade for 10 Years' Service (in bronze gilt

maker mark “BSW” within a clover on reverse

All items are mounted to a black felt background with a plywood support

Japan, Empire. A Set of Second War Naval Captain Shoulder Boards Hold Unnamed -Canadian VersionA set of two shoulder boards denoting the ranking of Captain in the Japanese Navy from the Second World War. The boards are made from a black fabric with two fine gold bullion stripes, each affixed with three cherry blossom insignia and one cherry blossom button. It has a leather reverse and a metal horizontal pin. One of the boards has a leather backing underneath the pin. They measure at 119mm (l) x 41mm (h). Each exhibits slight discolouration and