This led him to completing his first Bronze Medallion in 1948
the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished
entitled to wear the War Service Badge
It was at first a oval blue enamelled badge but with a design in its centre looking very much like the cap badge of the Army Ordnance Corps
In any event
Germany, Heer. An Honour Roll Clasp Of The Army, With Case Auction Archive This led him to completing(Ehrenblatt des Heeres). The decoration is constructed of die struck tombac, fire gilded, consisting of a wreath formed of six bunches of oak leaves on each side, the centre presents a swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), complete with four prongs on reverse, attached to a ribbon, and in very fine condition, accompanied by a case of issue, measuring 67 mm (w) x 98 mm (l) x 21 mm (h), and in good condition.