Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal With Case 1937 certificate_of_authenticity 16 mm (w) x 20

16 mm (w) x 20

Wrapped around the dagger is a period original portepee

Copper from the hull of H

Accompanied by original postal tube with address label

marked "Scripture Gift Mission and Naval and Military Bible Society 15 Strand

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal With Case 1937 certificate_of_authenticity 16 mm (w) x 20Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, very light contact, spotting, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its case of issue, silvered characters on the lid, base with a recessed medal bed in navy blue felt, wear evident on the exterior, case very fine. Footnote: The China Incident War Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 496 on July 27, 1939, amended by Edict No. 418 of 1944 and abolished by Government