japanese fire department long-service badge

Specimen from the collection of Raymond LaBar. Photos courtesy of the owner. Obverse 表彰 - Award reverse 十年勤続 - 10 Years of Continuous Service 三井田川鑛業所 = 三井田川鉱業所 - Mitsui Tagawa Mining Works 共愛組合消防組 - Mutual Fire Brigade Mitsui Tagawa was founded in 1900 when Mitsui acquired the mining...