In 1936 association decided that it needs another additional "lower-grade" (so to speak) merit badge in addition to this one https://asiamedals.info/threads/merit-badges-of-imperial-military-reservist-association.22984/#post-285447.
The new badge was called
功勞章 - Meritorious Service Badge
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内外徽章製作所
功勞章
帝国在郷軍人会バッジ
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帝国在郷軍人會功勞章