China. An Order Of The Brilliant Jade, 1St Class Breast Star Hold pinback (with miniature of the

pinback (with miniature of the same

helmets worn by the French army served a ceremonial use and were considered a mere accoutrement of the uniforms of the day

He was also paid a War Service Gratuity of $600

with a cream-coloured underside

it is clear that all he did was fleeing back home

China. An Order Of The Brilliant Jade, 1St Class Breast Star Hold pinback (with miniature of the"China (Republic); Silver with red and blue enamelled insignia incorporating a red jade centrepiece, mounted to a a five pointed silver gilt star base, number impressed ""171"" on the reverse, 75. 3 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Brilliant Jade is a civilian order of the Republic of China that can be worn only by the head of a nation. According to regulations, the order can only be