China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 GTRexclude herringbone twill (HBT) liner

herringbone twill (HBT) liner

measuring 40 mm in length

with post-period swastika and wreath details added back to the buckle

the central medallion features a green cross fleury on a white enamel field surrounded a ring with delicate white and blue flowers

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 GTRexclude herringbone twill (HBT) linerInstituted 1920 by Xu Shi Chong. Silver version for Junior Officer's, hollow, with obverse depicting a tri flag design in enamel, reverse with script stating in celebration the victory in World War One, November 28th, the 7th Year of Republic of China (1918), measuring 39. 53 mm (w) x 49. 46 mm (h inclusive of thunder cloud suspension), with old repairs to enamels, on replacement ribbon, near very fine.