Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Archive Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles

Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles cap badge of his original unit

He thinks that he himself will probably not be able to come

especially the Militärpass

the names of the locations visited on the trip

the central medallion is surmounted by a crown with red and green enamel details

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Archive Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles(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