China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Wang Chengbin Merit Award, C.1924 GTRexclude sailors and marines were sent

sailors and marines were sent to relieve the British legation at Peking

Constructed of twisted and rolled silver aluminum bullion embroidery in the form of an eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons

ring reverse

Both certificates are awarded to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) and Radio Operator Hans Kunze

The first postcard illustrates a standing Lieutenant Wüsthoff wearing the Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 and the Pilot's Badge

China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Wang Chengbin Merit Award, C.1924 GTRexclude sailors and marines were sentBeiyang Government. Instituted 1924. In silver gilt, consisting of 24 rays, obverse centre presenting the portrait of Wang Chengbin, a Manchu Chinese general (1874 1936), with red enamel surround presenting wheat stocks and laurels, reverse hand engraved with Chinese script (13 years of Repulic of China New years Day), measuring 58 mm (w) x 61. 2 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), on original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. This offering is