Instituted 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 Ordinance No. 177 of 1946. It was awarded for participation in or support of the invasion of China on July 7, 1937.

