Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction The document is dated December

The document is dated December 11

Kingdom: Order of Merit (three-piece construction

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The cap band itself is constructed of black woven cotton

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction The document is dated December(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact and spotting, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid's exterior exhibiting light wear, especially along the hinged area, case very fine. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on