Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 Newly Listed The 2/31st Battalion was an

The 2/31st Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during the Second World War

with postcard style backer

silver plated

He was soon transferred to the 103rd Fort Garry Horse on April 15th

white embroidered "CANADA" above the RCAF eagle

Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 Newly Listed The 2/31st Battalion was anRikugun Bukosho. In silver with gilt characters, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), dual clip attachment on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: This award was authorized by Imperial Edict on December 7, 1944 in two classes. It was established as an immediate award granted by a jurisdictional commander with decision making delegated to Division level or equivalent. The decree provided for retroactive award to the beginning of the Great East Asia