--- title: "Japanese Army Proficiency Badges by Andrew Reznik" description: "A specialized full-color reference guide to Imperial Japanese Army proficiency badges from 1888–1945 by Andrew Reznik, focused on identification, variants, and manufacturing details for collectors and researchers." url: "https://www.normandy1944.info/blog/japanese-army-proficiency-badges-by-andrew-reznik" date: "2026-07-12T00:27:54+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Japanese Army Proficiency Badges by Andrew Reznik ![New book by Andrew Reznik](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/blog/2026/Japanese_Army_Proficiency_Badges_Andrew_Reznik/Japanese-Army-Proficiency-Badges-Cover-2026.jpg)New book by Andrew Reznik ![The book is filled with color images](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/blog/2026/Japanese_Army_Proficiency_Badges_Andrew_Reznik/Japanese-Army-Proficiency-Badges-Cavalry.jpg)The book is filled with color images ![Detailed pages through extensive research](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/blog/2026/Japanese_Army_Proficiency_Badges_Andrew_Reznik/Japanese-Army-Proficiency-Badges-Marksmanship.jpg)Detailed pages through extensive research ![The book is a masterpeice](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/blog/2026/Japanese_Army_Proficiency_Badges_Andrew_Reznik/Japanese-Army-Proficiency-Badges-inside.jpg)The book is a masterpeice [](#) [](#) Copyright: Andrew Reznik This specialized reference is a detailed identification and study guide to Imperial Japanese Army proficiency badges spanning the years 1888 to 1945. Written expressly for serious collectors and researchers, it is designed as a practical attribution tool rather than a general historical overview. The book thoroughly examines construction techniques, manufacturing methods, and variant characteristics that have long been misunderstood or overlooked in earlier publications. Particular emphasis is placed on subtle but critical differences that allow accurate classification and differentiation between closely related badge types. Several variants illustrated and analyzed in this volume have never before been formally documented or systematized in print. Drawing on years of focused research, this work stands apart from existing literature and has no direct equivalent currently available. Only a limited number of copies remain from the original print run. **Details** - Full-color reference - Price: €59 (shipping included) - Limited print run ### How to order this book To order this book please contact Andrew via his **[Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/andrew.reznik.2025)**. --- Additional info --- ![](https://www.normandy1944.info/images/blog/2026/Japanese_Army_Proficiency_Badges_Andrew_Reznik/Japanese-Army-Proficiency-Badges-by-Andrew-Reznik.jpg)Japanese Army Proficiency Badges by Andrew Reznik --- [ Order this book now ](https://www.facebook.com/andrew.reznik.2025) [ Add your blog post! ](https://www.normandy1944.info/contact#contact) --- - [](https://www.facebook.com/Normandy1944) - [](https://www.instagram.com/Normandy1944) Share this article on your socials --- Post has been read: 737 times --- Published on: 10 January 2026 ## Personal view or conclusion on this post An essential resource for serious collectors, historians and researchers of Imperial Japanese militaria, providing authoritative documentation, precise identification guidance and insights unavailable in earlier or more general reference works. 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