and the use of silver oval plates around the head and tail of the bolt to protect the stock from bruising when the bolts were being pulled
Bulgarian Commemorative Medal 1915/18 on January 26
Vivid at the gunnery school at Devonport
topped by machine-embroidered dark grey rayon bearing dual silver-grey threaded bands
towns and other areas of interest
Japan, Empire. A Naval Engine Operation Proficiency Badge, I Class GTRexclude and the use of silverIn silver gilt chrysanthemum insignia, mounted to a base in silver with brown enamels, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, navy blue felt recessed medal bed, "C S" marked in handwritten black ink on the bottom, covering experiencing wear and separation from the lid and exposing the underlying wooden frame, case fair.