China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 GTRexclude with post-period swastika and wreath

with post-period swastika and wreath details added back to the buckle

The set and case are contained in an original wooden box

herringbone twill (HBT) liner

Constructed of white

arriving in Korea from Japan aboard a Royal Army Service Corps LST

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 GTRexclude with post-period swastika and wreathInstituted 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.