China, Republic. A Second War Army Officer's Cap Badge, C.1943 Buy Now presenting various stages of usage

presenting various stages of usage and age-related degradation

There is a long navy blue wool tab at the buckle end which is attached at the rear by a hook and eye closure

1946 - Brass gilt on bronze

It could also be awarded to foreigners and came in three classes but has not been presented since 1974

a 1935 DRL Leipzig badge

China, Republic. A Second War Army Officer's Cap Badge, C.1943 Buy Now presenting various stages of usageIn die stamped bronze with navy blue and white enamels, illustrating the Kuomintang insignia framed by two branches, with five plum blossoms interspersed within the branches, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), intact enamels, exhibiting greening on the obverse, one of its two attachments intact on the reverse, very fine.