Watch fobs of similar design but with different inscriptions on reverse https://asiamedals.info/threads/independent-garrison-enlistment-commemorative-watch-fob.24321/ ; https://asiamedals.info/threads/manchurian-expedition-commemorative-watch-fob.24322/
Specimen from the collection of Raymond LaBar. Photos courtesy of the owner.
Reverse
満州大荒構獨立守備隊 - Manchuria Upheaval* Independent Garrison Service
* another possible reading of 大荒 - Large-scale Famine.
Specimen from the collection of Raymond LaBar. Photos courtesy of the owner.
Reverse
満州大荒構獨立守備隊 - Manchuria Upheaval* Independent Garrison Service
* another possible reading of 大荒 - Large-scale Famine.