Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction maker marked “RZM M9/3” (Christian

maker marked “RZM M9/3” (Christian Lauer

Dolphin "for passage" to the Far East on February 16

Navy Occupation Service Medal (in bronze gilt

(NSDAP Jugend): In die stamped brass with faceplate in silvered nickle affixed by two rivets

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal Auction maker marked “RZM M9/3” (Christian(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact and spotting, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid's exterior exhibiting light wear, especially along the hinged area, case very fine. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on