China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Province of China The following Spring of 1919

The following Spring of 1919

and that Pope Clement was pressed into his actions by the magnitude of the public scandal and by the dominating influence of King Philip IV

seven-point silver star base

Belgium sent troops to protect fleeing whites

the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized “STH” for Stahlhof Magdeburg

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Province of China The following Spring of 1919Instituted 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.