China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Wang Chengbin Merit Award, C.1924 GTRexclude Michael and St

Michael and St

rather than risk another depth-charging from some circling drifters

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

ring reverse

France on May 22nd

China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Wang Chengbin Merit Award, C.1924 GTRexclude Michael and StBeiyang 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