China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive hairline crack in the white

hairline crack in the white enamel of the veteran's insignia

Picture 4: “During the hard defensive battle of the winter campaign (Russia)”

Hand embroidered in silvery flat and round wire threads

A First War Bavarian Veteran's Group of Three Awards - Bavaria: Military Merit Order of St

China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive hairline crack in the whiteIn hollow silver gilt, a four armed cross with star bursts in each quadrant, centre with amber stone mounted within ornate silver gilt setting, measuring 64 mm (w) x 63 mm (h), reverse with pin assembly, with Chinese characters stating the award was issued by the Government of Yunnan Province under the order of Long Yun (1927 1945), a worn award with contact to reverse 12 o'clock arm, otherwise very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert