Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Archive surmounted by a section of

surmounted by a section of blue enamelled pendelia and a surmounting crown

1933 in Milwaukee

especially the Militärpass

the central medallion is surmounted by a crown with red and green enamel details

(Ordern vom Zähringer Löwen

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Archive surmounted by a section of(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid and medal bed exhibiting light wear and soiling, case very fine. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on July 27, 1939