Japanese Manchurian Incident War Medal 1931-34 Full Size In Case

The Japanese Manchurian Incident War Medal 1931-34 is a full-size campaign medal awarded by the Empire of Japan to commemorate service during the Manchurian Incident, which began in September 1931 and continued through 1934. The Manchurian Incident, also known as the Mukden Incident, marked the start of Japanese military operations in Manchuria, leading to the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo. The medal’s obverse features the national chrysanthemum and paulownia emblems, while the reverse bears an inscription recognizing distinguished military or non-military service. Attached to the medal is an original ribbon in appropriate colors, and this example is presented complete in its original fitted case. The award was issued to both military personnel and civilians who participated in or supported operations during the specified period. This medal serves as a significant historical artifact from early Shōwa period Japan and is pertinent to collections relating to Imperial Japanese military history.