Merit Award from the Period of the Warlords

Breast Star, 61x61 mm., embossed Silver, 5-armed cross, flanked by stylized beams, the centre with deep blue colour cabochon within outer circlet embossed wheat, the reverse with long, Chinese inscription on gilt surface, vertical pin, in the original, dark red morocco case of issue with silk lined, fitted inner compartment. A very rare decoration, excellent condition and beautiful, untouched patina. I RR!