Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal With Case 1937 Hold the reverse inscribed “Für Arbeit

the reverse inscribed “Für Arbeit zum schutze Deutschlands” (For labour for the protection of Germany) within an oak wreath

sterling silver and blue enamels

including an Imperial 20 Pfennig note

Brunswick Waterloo Medal

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal With Case 1937 Hold the reverse inscribed “Für ArbeitInstituted 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