Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. An Imperial Visit To Japan Medal, C.1935 Newly Listed Sillars - Defence Medal

Sillars - Defence Medal

Footnote: This badge appears on page 177 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

Ribbentrop saw action when he was transferred to the12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend as a training officer and company commander during the battles of Normandy

Nine are un-mounted

black elastic straps affixed to either end of the fabric band via metal pop studs

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. An Imperial Visit To Japan Medal, C.1935 Newly Listed Sillars - Defence MedalInstituted in 1935. In silver, measuring 30 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered tarnishing, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: Prince Chichibu of Japan made a state visit to Manchukuo in 1934 and Emperor Pu Yi was obliged to repay this visit in April 1935, thus clearly showing the puppet status of the Empire. This visit was commemorated by a metal established by Imperial Edict No. 116 of