China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 Auction maker marked with the A

maker marked with the A

14 1942 / SPEC

four push pins on the reverse)

In 1935 he received the Hindenburg Cross for First War veterans

while still serving in the 153rd Bomber Squadron

China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 Auction maker marked with the AIn hollow silver, with obverse depicting a tintype photograph of Xu Shichang at centre, with green and red surround, reverse with crossed flags, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h inclusive of suspension and horizontally pierced ball), with light contact to enamels, on correct period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Xu was Premier of the Republic of China (a position equivalent to Secretary of State) from 1914 1916. He was elected President in 1918. As a