Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction The cap band itself is

The cap band itself is constructed of black woven cotton

The document is dated December 11

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

Kingdom: Order of Merit (three-piece construction

Footnote: Golden Military Merit Cross was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses in total were awarded during 1914-18 period

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction The cap band itself is(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