He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (406840) with the 36th Infantry Battalion
he returned to New Guinea
gilt bronze insignia on a red enameled circle
The inside of the pouch was formerly divided into two sections by the use of a narrow horizontal strap near the top but it has been lost to time
In brass fire gilt with full laurel leaves wreath with crossed ribbon at the base
Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive He signed his Attestation PaperIn silver with yellow, white, blue and pink enamels, 36. 7 mm x 37. 5 mm, original ribbon with silver pinback hanger, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt lettering on the lid, recessed medal bed, lightly scuffed on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: This medal is inscribed in Chinese and Japanese and was issued by the East Asia Cultural and Educational Policy Council, for