Japan, Empire. An Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Basic Member's Badge Auction and a Knight’s Cross of

and a Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

The government authorized formation of militia regiments

In stamped silver nickel

Footnote: To qualify for this badge required 7 years service

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Basic Member's Badge Auction and a Knight’s Cross of(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