China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 Republic of Children’s Hospital

Children’s Hospital

TABER 6-7-64" on the reverse)

(Small) Second Class silver bravery medal

suspended by original red ribbon with typical Officer’s horizontal pinback bar

China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 Republic of Children’s HospitalInstituted 1920, 9th year of the Republic, in Shanxi Province by General Yan Xishan. A bronze ten pointed star featuring alternating gilt and multicoloured enael rays, a star riveted on each gilt ray, single missing, centre in enamel presenting mythical Chinese unicorn called Chi Lin which denotes success, prosperity, longevity and fertility, reverse with traditional Chinese characters denoting Relief from famine, measuring 62. 72 mm (w) x 65. 32 mm