Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 United Republic of and some soiling of the

and some soiling of the reverse

some maker marked

with two slits on the protruding strap for belt attachment

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5) An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal ribbon

Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 United Republic of and some soiling of theRikugun 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