Rare 1939 Sino-Japanese War Medal Issued to 77th Infantry Division of Imperial Japanese Army

Rare 1939 Sino-Japanese War Medal for Special Training with Korean military issued to the 77th Infantry Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army. The oval medal features a raised five pointed brass star in the center with kanji above and below. The reverse features numerous kanji and a visible number: "77".

Circa 1939

Approximately 1-5/8" x 1-1/8"

Two piece construction, silver plated and gilt brass

Loop

Japanese kanji

This is from a Japanese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX16 LEGEX7/16

8 (Excellent-): The medal shows moderate wear, much of the plating details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.