Japan (Kingdom): Kyoto Fire Brigade. Award of Merit. Silver & enamel breast badge

Dimensions of the badge are approx 38mm (H) x 30mm (W) Obverse: Crossed firefighters axes and lantern, the traidtional emblems of Japanese Fire Brigades. This with spray of leaves on either side. On top is a 'Rsing Sun' emblem indicating an early issue badge when the Fire Brigade was still under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Army military police Reverse: Japanese characters on 2 x lines, with silver 'Mint' hallmark. The badge retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Scarce. Condition: GVF