in uniform holding a helmet and sword
as an instructor in charge of stores
(Medalla por la Alfabetización) Literacy Medal
The latter are constructed of black wool with buckram cores
The obverse of the crossguard features a medallion with a DRK eagle
China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of in uniform holding a helmetInstituted 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.