Philippines, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, C.1970 Auction The rank was a special

The rank was a special position held by those aspiring for officer commissions in the armed wing of the SS

the dome with a "CASA ARCAL UNIFORMES Toledo" insignia screen printed in gold and red inks under a square celluloid moisture shield with a name tag slip inscribed "Manuel Bonet Perez" in black running script

Hand scratched on reverse H

Bombardier Cyril C

(1921-1934 issue)

Philippines, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, C.1970 Auction The rank was a specialThree piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red and green enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, spotting, clasp affixed to its original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and is awarded for heroic achievement or meritorious service during, or in support of military action against