China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 Auction 14 1942 / SPEC

14 1942 / SPEC

then invalided to England and sent to the Norfolk War Hospital

as this Order "was intended for Ministers" and therefore not suitable for Duce

In 1935 he received the Hindenburg Cross for First War veterans

four push pins on the reverse)

China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 Auction 14 1942 / SPECIn hollow silver, with obverse depicting a tintype photograph of Xu Shichang at centre, with green and red surround, reverse with crossed flags, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h inclusive of suspension and horizontally pierced ball), with light contact to enamels, on correct period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Xu was Premier of the Republic of China (a position equivalent to Secretary of State) from 1914 1916. He was elected President in 1918. As a