Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction Landing over a treacherous coral

Landing over a treacherous coral reef against hostile mortar and artillery fire

rectangular loop affixed to the top

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

The school's colors are scarlet and black

Burg is 90 km from Braunschweig (Brunswick

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction Landing over a treacherous coral(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