Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction Navy Occupation Service Medal (in

Navy Occupation Service Medal (in bronze gilt

ontario prior to enlisting in September 1915

and two Imperial: Commemorative Tokens in Recognition for Donations for War Graves (“I Had a Comrade”

maker marked “RZM M9/3” (Christian Lauer

The cap band itself is constructed of black woven cotton

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction Navy Occupation Service Medal (in(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