China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of with its left track extending

with its left track extending beyond the wreath

including technical data on the Olympic commemorative glider

measuring 48 mm (w) x 106 mm (h)

constructed of mother-of-pearl in the shape of a static swastika with a “B” superimposed on the obverse

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of with its left track extendingInstituted 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.