Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal certificate_of_authenticity button flaps on both completely

button flaps on both completely intact

dark patinas on the three British medals

depicting various group photographs of uniformed men

having been promoted to Senior Commissioned Stores Officer earlier that month

the Gold Bomber Clasp (1943) and the Pilot's Badge (1943)

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal certificate_of_authenticity button flaps on both completely(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid having separated from the base, case fair. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on July 27, 1939 and awarded for service in China at any