an "S" over an "R" flanking a downward pointing arrow and is additionally marked in five locations: "19H" within an oval
Britchfield was admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital Stonehouse for a carbunkle on his neck
with unknown maker’s mark (*EC) on elongated ring suspension
followed by his final promotion to Sergeant on July 1
Sailing Notes
Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Shrine Foundation Commemorative Medal Buy Now an "S" over an "R"Instituted in 1940. In silvered bronze, measuring 30. 3 mm in diameter, edge nicks, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: In 1935, the Special Service Bureau of the occupying Japanese Imperial Kwantung (or Guandong) Army announced plans to build a Shinto Shrine in Manchukuo, to "promote friendship between Japan and Manchukuo, and dedicated to the Sun Goddess, the Emperor Meiji, and the Manchu