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British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon associated with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), which participated in the Allied occupation of Japan following the Second World War.
Historical Background
Following Japan's surrender in August 1945, Allied forces occupied the country to oversee demilitarization, reconstruction, and the transition to a postwar government.
The British Commonwealth Occupation Force began operations in Japan in 1946 and included military personnel from Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and India.
Australian forces played a particularly significant role in the occupation, with personnel stationed primarily in the Hiroshima Prefecture and surrounding regions.
The Commonwealth occupation continued into the early 1950s, although the composition and responsibilities of the participating forces changed over time.
Why It Was Awarded
The Australian General Service Medal for Korea, with the Japan clasp, recognized qualifying Australian service in Japan during the postwar occupation.
The occupation itself involved security duties, military administration, disarmament, and support for the restoration of civilian institutions.
Item Details
Country: Australia / British Commonwealth
Historical association: British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF)
Service period: 1946–1952
Type: Postwar occupation service ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: AUS52
An interesting addition to a collection of Australian military decorations, British Commonwealth medals, or Second World War occupation history.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon associated with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), which participated in the Allied occupation of Japan following the Second World War.
Historical Background
Following Japan's surrender in August 1945, Allied forces occupied the country to oversee demilitarization, reconstruction, and the transition to a postwar government.
The British Commonwealth Occupation Force began operations in Japan in 1946 and included military personnel from Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and India.
Australian forces played a particularly significant role in the occupation, with personnel stationed primarily in the Hiroshima Prefecture and surrounding regions.
The Commonwealth occupation continued into the early 1950s, although the composition and responsibilities of the participating forces changed over time.
Why It Was Awarded
The Australian General Service Medal for Korea, with the Japan clasp, recognized qualifying Australian service in Japan during the postwar occupation.
The occupation itself involved security duties, military administration, disarmament, and support for the restoration of civilian institutions.
Item Details
Country: Australia / British Commonwealth
Historical association: British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF)
Service period: 1946–1952
Type: Postwar occupation service ribbon
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: AUS52
An interesting addition to a collection of Australian military decorations, British Commonwealth medals, or Second World War occupation history.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
