Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident GTRexclude the medallions are likely replacements

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

about 2000 of them

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

47mm x 50mm

Japan, Empire. A Hokkaido District Badge For The China Incident GTRexclude the medallions are likely replacementsIn 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