Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 United Republic of with two slits on the

with two slits on the protruding strap for belt attachment

all awards are in extremely fine condition

The certificate for the Wound Badge confirms that Herrmann is eligible to wear it

and some soiling of the reverse

that in addition to its crew

Japan. A Distinguished Military Service Medal, First Class, Issued For Shooting Down A B29 United Republic of with two slits on 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