Interesting Brass Tag

[Jareth]

2 1/2” Brass tag. Translated “ Kure Special Battalion Command Platoon Sailor 1st Class Amano Kenji”

[RussM]

Never seen one before Jareth, nice!

Would this be attached to an object to identify ownership or responsibility for it, or as a personal ID?

[Jareth]

Uncertain how it was utilized. Only clear evidence is oxidation by top hole which could indicate a hang tag. No signs it was nailed or screwed on

[Kiipu]

Right column: 呉特大指.
Left column: 一水天野XX. The 5th character looks like 謙.

[ghp95134]

The 5th character looks like 謙.

Agree:
一水天野謙治
Ittōsuihei Amano Kenji
Seaman 1st Class Amano Kenji

一水 is for 一等水兵 Ittōsuihei

-- Guy