Post WW2 Philippines (Commonwealth 1935-1946): Liberation Medal 1945

For sale is a Post WW2 Philippines (Commonwealth 1935-1946): Liberation Medal 1945. 

  The medal was originally instituted as a riband only award on 20 December 1944, and subsequently amended to become an established medal on 22 July 1945. The medal was awarded to all Filipino and Allied (United States / Australian) military personnel who served during the 'Liberation of the Philippines' campaign between 17 October 1944 to 3 September 1945   Specific award criteria for this medal as it applied to United States personnel are that personnel must have participated in at least one of the below following campaigns;   - Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944   - Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945   - Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945   - Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.   This is in good condition.    This will be sent via Royal Mail 1st class signed for and dispatched within two working days.