Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction circumscribed by inscription “ITALIENISCH DEUTSCHER

circumscribed by inscription “ITALIENISCH DEUTSCHER FELDZUG IN AFRICA” (“ITALIAN-GERMAN CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA”)

During the war he served in a propaganda company and special squadron

part of the 2nd Group of Fighter Wing 76

oak leaf (Lt

the interior with a silver content mark of “900”

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction circumscribed by inscription “ITALIENISCH DEUTSCHER(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