A Case For A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Newly Listed the Battalion distinguished itself in

the Battalion distinguished itself in the fighting in Burma under 20th Indian Division (Battle Honour `Burma 1942-45'

In a cardboard presentation box

with silk held in place by a period safety pin

A 1882 French Bordeaux Philomatic Society Table Medal - Copper

he was promoted to Acting Staff Sergeant on April 1

A Case For A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Newly Listed the Battalion distinguished itself inConstructed of pressed paper with a black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with an outline of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords embossed in silver paint; lined interior lid; slotted medal bed; intact interior fabric hinge cover; severed exterior faux leather hinge; measuring 67 mm x 68 mm; light scuffing on the exterior from storage; better than fine condition.