Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive comprising the Star and the

comprising the Star and the Cross

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

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive comprising the Star and theIn 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