China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Province of China contact marks and traces of

contact marks and traces of silvering wear evident on the lion insignia

the rifle graphic on the front cover and the text on the spine in gold-coloured ink

the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized “STH” for Stahlhof Magdeburg

seven-point silver star base

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Province of China contact marks and traces ofInstituted 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.