China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of on its original full-length neck

on its original full-length neck ribbon with single clip closure

a miniature consisting of a ball-tipped Maltese Cross in bronze gilt

The latter are constructed of black wool with buckram cores

folded into eight panels

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of on its original full-length neckInstituted 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.