Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive he returned to New Guinea

he returned to New Guinea

maker marked "38" (Rudolf Souval

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (406840) with the 36th Infantry Battalion

gilt bronze insignia on a red enameled circle

maker marked "BY KILPATRICK" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse of both maple leaves

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive he returned to New GuineaIn 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