Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction Archive Under local and general treatment

Under local and general treatment this condition has considerably improved

Elie Desbiens enlisted with the Canadian Army on September 27th 1943 at Levis having been working as a shipbuilder

Meyer card of issue

and is delicately painted by hand

The eagle in the grip has a pleasing tone

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction Archive Under local and general treatment(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid and medal bed exhibiting light wear and soiling, case very fine. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on July 27, 1939