Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal GTRexclude bronze crossed swords clasp on

bronze crossed swords clasp on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback

two-piece white metal insignia on a bronze gilt base

Knight`s Cross - in silver and enamels

No record on Medical History Sheet

vertical pinback (previously repaired)

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal GTRexclude bronze crossed swords clasp on(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