Description: 1945 Short Snorter Set - Japanese Invasion Money 10 Gulden, 1 Gulden, 1/2 Gulden, 5 Cents and 1 Cents. Signed by Second Australian Imperial Force Army Sapper A Dusley VX74299 From 3rd Military District Victoria Dated 6 - 14th of August 1945 Signed after the Battle of Balikpapan during the Borneo Campaign. Japanese Invasion Money JIM, issued during the occupation of Netherlands Indies (present day Indonesia) World War 2 The Battle of Balikpapan was the concluding stage of Operation Oboe, the campaign to liberate Japanese-held British and Dutch Borneo. The landings took place on 1 July 1945. The Australian 7th Division, composed of the 18th, 21st and 25th Infantry Brigades, with a small number of Netherlands East Indies KNIL troops, made an amphibious landing, codenamed Operation Oboe Two, a few miles north of Balikpapan. The Allied invasion fleet consisted of around 100 ships. The landing had been preceded by heavy bombing and shelling by Australian and US air and naval forces. The Allied force totalled 33,000 personnel and was commanded by Major General Edward Milford, while the Japanese force, commanded by Rear Admiral Michiaki Kamada, numbered between 8,400 and 10,000, of which between 3,100 and 3,900 were combatants. After the initial landing, the Allies secured the town and its port, and then advanced along the coast and into the hinterland, capturing the two Japanese airfields. Major combat operations concluded around 21 July, but were followed by mopping-up operations, which lasted until the end of the war in mid-August. Australian troops remained in the area until early 1946. Note: Coins & Banknotes Grading Please closely inspect the photos to understand the condition of the coins or banknotes before proceeding with your purchase, as grading can be subjective and varies from person to person. If you have any questions or require additional information, I am more than happy to assist, please feel free to contact me anytime.ShippingComplimentary combined shipping for all banknotes.Buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees.International shipping duration can vary, typically ranging from 14 to 40 business days for standard delivery. Please be aware that these shipping times are estimates and are subject to the operational efficiencies of the shipping companies, over which we unfortunately have no control.
Price: 200 AUD
Location: Perth, WA
End Time: 2024-03-15T07:56:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 22.82 AUD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Era: 1940s
Country: Indonesia
Region of Origin: Asia
Face Value: $10
