China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of " and bearing an open-ended

" and bearing an open-ended wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves representative of a War Decoration in gold-coloured ink

constructed of green card stock with black ink

with its left track extending beyond the wreath

and worn condition

The crown of the cap is fully trimmed with a band of bordeaux red piping

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of " and bearing an open-endedInstituted 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.