WWII Imperial Japanese Army 14th Transport Regiment China Incident Medal Badge

Original Imperial Japanese Army "Manchurian Incident" Commemorative Medal. The obverse depicts crossed army flags and a golden star, symbolizing the honor of the regiment. The reverse is engraved with " " (Manchurian Incident Expedition Commemoration - 40th Infantry Regiment). This was a privately issued regimental medal, distributed only to members who actually participated in the campaign.

About the 40th Infantry Regiment. The 40th Infantry Regiment was formed in Kumamoto during the Meiji era and belonged to the 12th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army.

It participated in major conflicts such as. The Manchurian Incident (1931-33), deployed to northeast China for security and railway protection operations. Later mobilized again during the Second Sino-Japanese War (from 1937). As part of the Kumamoto Division, the regiment mainly consisted of soldiers from Kyushu and was among the earliest units dispatched to Manchuria.

Material: Metal (likely nickel alloy). Condition: Very good overall, with minor wear from age. Front: Crossed flags & gold star design. This is a rare regimental award from the early 1930s, produced in limited numbers for participants of the Manchurian campaign. A fine addition for collectors of Imperial Japanese military memorabilia, pre-WW2 medals, or Manchurian Incident artifacts.

Own a genuine piece of Japanese Army history.

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