Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive 1/8th Battalion

1/8th Battalion

At Monte Cassino

Extremely rare

all three with original ribbons and brooch pinbacks

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Archive 1/8th BattalionIn 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