Military Order of the Extreme Courage

Medal of the Order: 8 pointed star, with longer beams with the colors of the Republic, superimposed with a smaller star with golden beams, bearing the polychrome enameled centre medallion, with mythological animal bearing an in scribed cartouche on white background with green "clouds", below, a crossed gun and cannon, blue enameled stylized flower on top, with round, suspension ring, polished, gilt reverse, with original ribbon. A very rare decoration, instituted by general Zhang Zuolin (1875-1928) and awarded for exceptional acts of bravery and divided in two Classes: Star and Medal. Excellent condition. I RR!