China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive Service Rosette (gilt metal with

Service Rosette (gilt metal with white enamels

constructed of forest green wool

a rare and interesting item

hairline crack in the white enamel of the veteran's insignia

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 Service Rosette (gilt metal withIn 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