Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident GTRexclude Japan on October 29

Japan on October 29

Footnote: James Anthime Vezina was born in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

the medallions are likely replacements denoted by the thin enamelling and edges lining the outer stone ring

It was formed on October 1

Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident GTRexclude Japan on October 29In frosted silver with a gilt star and helmet, hallmarked on the reverse, obverse illustrating a dove flying above a Japanese Army helmet bearing a star, the latter with a representation of the Great Wall of China in the background, three swirls in the sky, along with three projectiles aiming for the wall, reverse with a two line inscription in Japanese stating "China Incident Dying for One's Country Badge, Hokkaido District", measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x