China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 GTRexclude a War Merit Cross with

a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed in silver on the outside lid

the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 9th

Maximilian Joseph Silver Bravery Medal

England on May 7th

pair of collar tabs

China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 GTRexclude a War Merit Cross withIn hollow silver, with obverse depicting a tintype photograph of Xu Shichang at centre, with green and red surround, reverse with crossed flags, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h inclusive of suspension and horizontally pierced ball), with light contact to enamels, on correct period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Xu was Premier of the Republic of China (a position equivalent to Secretary of State) from 1914 1916. He was elected President in 1918. As a