China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of folded into eight panels

folded into eight panels

on its original full-length neck ribbon with single clip closure

Also included are his wife's

The latter are constructed of black wool with buckram cores

as an instructor in charge of stores

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of folded into eight panelsInstituted 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.