Imperial Japanese China Incident War Medal, issued to commemorate Japanese military service during the conflict in China that began in 1937 and continued through the Second World War. Known in Japan as the China Incident Medal, it was established in 1939 to recognise participation in the campaign. It was awarded to eligible military personnel and others involved in the Japanese war effort.
The medal features Japanese imperial symbolism and inscriptions associated with the campaign. It is of interest to collectors of Imperial Japanese militaria, Second Sino-Japanese War awards and twentieth-century Asian campaign medals.
Condition
Very good.
