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In the official Bayonet Skills handbook published by the Ministry of the Army in 1934,
there is a single foldout page describing the Bayonet Army Proficiency badge.
There are three classes of this badge. The sizes are the same, but the use of gold gilt
differs:
1. NCO model. Gun, sword, [?], and reverse are gold. Mask, [?], and [?] are silver
2. First Class model.
there is a single foldout page describing the Bayonet Army Proficiency badge.
There are three classes of this badge. The sizes are the same, but the use of gold gilt
differs:
1. NCO model. Gun, sword, [?], and reverse are gold. Mask, [?], and [?] are silver
2. First Class model.
Bayonet skills badge. Pure silver. Inscribed 'Showa 12 [1937], Kwantung Army
Skills Tournament Commemorative.'
Skills Tournament Commemorative.'
Nicely designed kendo badge. The reverse has an
insignia similar to the Imperial Guards', but it may be just
a coincidence.
Inscribed '[??] Kendo Club, [Imperial Year] 2585 [1925].'
insignia similar to the Imperial Guards', but it may be just
a coincidence.
Inscribed '[??] Kendo Club, [Imperial Year] 2585 [1925].'
Pure silver (26 grams) kendo (swordfighting) watch fob. The obverse has a samurai helmet and
a gold gilt kanji that stands for kendo.
Inscribed on the reverse '2nd National Student Federation Kendo Tournament, 6th Meiji Shrine
Tournament, Kendo Tournament Nagano Branch, [??] Commemorative.'
No date, but probably late 1920s or early 1930s. Fitted case.
a gold gilt kanji that stands for kendo.
Inscribed on the reverse '2nd National Student Federation Kendo Tournament, 6th Meiji Shrine
Tournament, Kendo Tournament Nagano Branch, [??] Commemorative.'
No date, but probably late 1920s or early 1930s. Fitted case.
Kendo (swordfighting) badge.
Inscribed on the reverse 'Cold Weather Practice Commemorative,
Sincere Intentions, 2587 [1927], Ueda [??] Trade School Kendo Club.'
Inscribed on the reverse 'Cold Weather Practice Commemorative,
Sincere Intentions, 2587 [1927], Ueda [??] Trade School Kendo Club.'
Regiment Bayonet Skills badge. Gold tint.
Inscribed 'Infantry 26th Regiment, Bayonet Skills
Tournament, Taisho 10 [1921], March 12.'
Inscribed 'Infantry 26th Regiment, Bayonet Skills
Tournament, Taisho 10 [1921], March 12.'
Sword tsuba design with magatama.
Inscribed '2nd Japan University Kendo Tournament, Imperial Year 2572 [1912].'
Inscribed '2nd Japan University Kendo Tournament, Imperial Year 2572 [1912].'
'Prize, Kure [Naval District] Education Unit.' The poem is a famous one
reading 'Tie your helmet straps tightly,' which means to prepare for
battle.
Navy kendo badge. This may be a post-war Self-Defense Forces item,
but I'm not sure.
The main badge is a two-piece construction. Nicely made.
reading 'Tie your helmet straps tightly,' which means to prepare for
battle.
Navy kendo badge. This may be a post-war Self-Defense Forces item,
but I'm not sure.
The main badge is a two-piece construction. Nicely made.
Samurai helmet in high relief.
Inscribed 'Kansai Gakuin, Kendo Club, [Imperial Year]
2581 [1921].'
Inscribed 'Kansai Gakuin, Kendo Club, [Imperial Year]
2581 [1921].'
