Talking of ebay scores

[ROBB]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1182

I think its a first class Petty officers Helmsmans Navy badge . Beautifully made in enamel and what looks like silver in a really fine fitted case . Rob

[ROBB]

Very pretty . Rob

[Jareth]

WOW !!!! Robb did you win it ? How much in U.S. dollars ? bargain of the century!

[Budo45]

educate me guys what's something like that worth if I run to one at a flea market

[ROBB]

Yes I won it for £11.01 which is about $17 or so , as to value probably a couple of hundred bucks at a guess . Rob

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Great Score!! I would guess more then a few hundred. Congrats. David.

[Jareth]

Robb I hope you asked seller if he has other Japanese badges.

[Striking 9th]

Nice hit Robb! It happens like that every now and again. It is a great feeling when it does. Congrats .
Scott

[RussellM]

Nice one Robb - beautiful looking and well made badge!

Regards

Russ

[gunto]

Congrats ,great score.

[Fukuoka]

This is the Seamanship Proficiency Badge 1st Class. See another picture on my site here:
http://www.imperialjapanmedalsandbad...vybadges3.html

Great find, I mean REALLY great! Those easily sell for over $1000 (USD) with the original case and in such fine condition. Heck, I'll Paypal you that amount right now if you want to sell it!

Congrats!

[ROBB]

Wow thankyou for the replies chaps and that info Fukuoka .A great site . Rob

[Dean Brock]

WOW sells for about $1000-$1500 USD.

[FightenIrish35]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!

Find of the century for that price!

[sscrooge]

fantastic find that Rob rgds Dave