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Late 1930's Japanese "Chinese Incident" Medal
$ 52.8
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ARTIFACT:
This is a Japanese "Chinese Incident" medal which hangs from a beautiful striped ribbon. The "Chinese Incident" occurred in 1937 and is widely seen as the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War, which ended with the Japanese surrender in 1945. The front of the medallion shows an eagle astride two crossed flags with a flower above. The reverse shows a mountain range peeking out from a cloud cover with rolling waves at its base.
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1930's.
SIZE:
About 1-7/16” in width by 3-3/16” in height.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Copper with silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:
Hook with "U" hasp.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Japanese collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months VAEX98 LGEX
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CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The medal shows minor wear, medallion is askew, overall lovely patina.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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