Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 Newly Listed to mark the fortieth year

to mark the fortieth year of the reign of King Leopold II and was awarded to long-serving public servants

An Army "Blood of Brazil" Medal - Bronze oval medal

white embroidered "CANADA" above the RCAF eagle

The blade is unetched

By his outstanding performance not only was the maximum damage inflicted on the enemy but our own losses were kept at a minimum

Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 Newly Listed to mark the fortieth yearRikugun 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