China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Buy Now Belfast and Welwyn

Belfast and Welwyn

measuring 46 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 13 mm (h)

The Yangtze Barrier Medals

within a laurel wreath and above an inscription of “VIRTUTE” (“VIRTUE”)

China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Buy Now Belfast and WelwynInstituted 1943. A large silver gilt eight pointed star, each arm composed of a cluster of eight individuals smooth rays, overlaid by a smaller silver eight point star with clusters of seven beaded rays, suspended from a gilt cloud which is suspended from a ball tipped five point star, obverse center presenting a red enameled field with nine stars denoting a first class award, with an outer blue enamel ring with nine clouds in white enamels, reverse