WWII Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army Medal Manchuria 1933 Incident Rare
This is a rare commemorative medal issued by the Kwantung Army on October 18, 1933 (Koki 2593), to mark the 2nd anniversary of the Manchurian Incident. The obverse features a Japanese infantryman advancing with a rifle, while the reverse is engraved with historical inscriptions. "Kwantung Army / Koki 2593 / 2nd Anniversary of the Manchurian Incident / October 18, Showa 8". The Manchurian Incident was a key turning point in Japan's military expansion into mainland Asia, eventually leading to the establishment of Manchukuo. This medal represents not just military valor, but also a pivotal moment in pre-WWII geopolitics. Items connected to the Kwantung Army and Manchurian operations are extremely sought-after by collectors worldwide. A powerful historical artifact from Japan's imperial military past. International Buyers - Please Note.