China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of constructed of green card stock

constructed of green card stock with black ink

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China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of constructed of green card stockInstituted 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.