China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive a rare and interesting item

a rare and interesting item

Greece and the south of France

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

with leather straps stitched in place on both shoulders

China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive a rare and interesting itemIn 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