Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal certificate_of_authenticity dark patinas on the three

dark patinas on the three British medals

the obverse of the handle featuring intricate raised floral and arabesque designs

maker marked EW on ring

having been promoted to Senior Commissioned Stores Officer earlier that month

" and maker marked "BISHOP BRISBANE" on the reverse

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal certificate_of_authenticity dark patinas on the three(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid having separated from the base, case fair. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on July 27, 1939 and awarded for service in China at any