{"title":"Asia-China (Republic)-Orders And Decorations","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-precious-brilliant-golden-grain-v-class-commander-c1920-eg1596","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, V Class Commander, C.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Order of Chia-Ho (嘉禾)). Instituted in 1912. In silver, consisting of eight white enameled arms, each composed of three individual rays, obverse centre presenting enameled wheat stocks on a white background, with surround presenting the colours of the Republic of China, reverse centre in red enamels with ORDER OF THE GOLDEN GRAIN in Chinese script, measuring 63.5 mm (w) x 68.8 mm (h - inclusive if its integral ring), missing thunder cloud suspension, intact enamels with minor spotting, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124764561685,"sku":"EG1596","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-029426_1.jpg?v=1692879401"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-golden-grain-iii-class-commander-c1920-eg2937","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Golden Grain, Iii Class Commander, C.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Order of Chia-Ho (嘉禾)). Instituted in 1912. A silver gilt award, consisting of eight arms, each composed of three individual white enameled rays, obverse centre featuring enameled wheat stocks on a white enamel field, with surround presenting the colours of the Republic of China, reverse centre in red enamels with ORDER OF THE GOLDEN GRAIN in Chinese script, makers marked on elongated ribbon loop with National Mint mark, measuring 63.5 mm (w) x 83 mm (h - inclusive if its integral and thunder cloud suspension), with minor enamel wear, on original ribbon, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. 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Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden-framed, the exterior with a maroon dimpled cloth covering on all sides, a blue and white enamelled Republic of China sun insignia, resting upon a stylized plum blossom, framed by an open-ended wreath and tied with a ribbon at its base, with an inscription in Chinese framed by the ends of the ribbon in gold-coloured ink, inside lid lined in white satin, padded, marked and exhibiting the impressions of the once present badge and breast star, the base lined in dark yellow felt and incorporating a raised platform in dark yellow felt, with a recessed medal bed for the sash badge and a raised circular and slotted medal bed for the breast star, long-hinged, single clasp closure, measuring 127 mm (w) x 280 mm (h) x 52 mm (d), wrinkling evident on the maroon cloth covering on the lid and base, the latch having experienced extensive oxidation and causing greening, the receiving piece on the base missing a pin and forcing the plate to dangle and come away from the body of the case, the inside with the support ribbon having severed from the lid, with light soiling in the yellow felt in the medal bed, near fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Brilliant Star was instituted in 1941 and awarded for outstanding contributions to national development, in nine grades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128453779733,"sku":"W6458","price":610.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_6263_1.jpg?v=1692891935"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-striped-tiger-iii-class-commander-c-1915-w6130rl2","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Striped Tiger, Iii Class Commander, C. 1915","description":"\u003cp\u003e(文虎勳章). (Wen-Hu). Instituted by President Yuan Shih-Kai on December 6, 1912. An unusually large III Class award, composed of silver with eight arms consisting of five rays representing the colours of the Chinese Republic, obverse centre with silver gilt sun burst displaying one silver star at 12 o’clock denoting a third class award, central medallion displays a large enamelled tiger at centre on a green foreground with a light blue background, reverse plain with central screw and Chinese inscription below, overall suspended by a large green enameled laurel suspension with red enamel ribbon, measuring 70.5mm (w) x 102 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension and horizontally pierced ring), loop presents a French silver swan hallmark (punch mark for pieces made from silver, imported from countries without trading contract to France, since 1893), with slight enamel flaking to centre medallion background, light tarnishing to silver, overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This Order was conferred upon Chinese and foreign military personnel in recognition of meritorious service during war and peace. It became obsolete in 1928.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129185620245,"sku":"W6130.RL2","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20_00615_1_1.jpg?v=1692893358"},{"product_id":"china-republic-a-rare-air-force-order-of-rejuvenation-ii-class-with-case-c-1945-w6872","title":"China, Republic. A Rare Air Force Order Of Rejuvenation, Ii Class With Case, C. 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted 1937. A silver five point star, each arm presenting a cluster of six enamelled rays, green enamelled bases with two red, two white and two red enameled smooth rays, each quadrant presents a set of gilt wings, the three bottom enamelled rings have a red enamelled star in the middle of the two white rays, the obverse medallion presents a gilded flower, surrounded by a rich blue enamelled ring with silver five airplanes equally distanced with in the ring pointed toward the flower, the reverse presents Chinese inscription and is marked 657, the badge presents a small integral cloud suspension, worn on the original ribbon with a slot style brooch pin suspension, measures 73.70mm (w) x 83.25mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 54 grams (including ribbon), light enamel wear in rays, scattered gilt wear, lightly soiled ribbon, a rare award in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by its hardshell case of issue ornate embroidered cloth exterior overlaying a wood frame, triple recessed medal beds, the flanking two beds having previously housed other medals that have been lost to time, dual sliding ivory pin closures, measures 310mm (w) x 175mm (l) x 33mm (d) soiled around edges and on left side of lid, ribbon to hold lid open detached from lid, case in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This is the highest Order of the Chinese Nationalist Air Force. The II Class was conferred upon members of the Air Force in recognition of 6 to 8 kills, at least 250 missions, and at least 750 hours of flight time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130580554005,"sku":"W6872","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20031_mnc7117.jpg?v=1692895981"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-golden-grain-vi-class-c1920-eg1595rl2","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Golden Grain, Vi Class, C.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Order of Chia-Ho (嘉禾)). Instituted in 1912. 1912-1928 Issue. In silver, consisting of alternating white enameled rays, obverse centre featuring five enameled wheat stocks on a white enamel field, with surround presenting the colours of the Republic of China, reverse centre in red enamels with ORDER OF THE GOLDEN GRAIN in Chinese script, measuring 49 mm (w) x 53.5 mm (h - inclusive if its integral ring), with minor enamel wear, fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130716180757,"sku":"EG1595.RL2","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m181_7677_1_1.jpg?v=1692896189"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-resplendent-banner-v-class-c1940-w6309rl2","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Resplendent Banner, V Class C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(雲麾勳章\/雲麾勛章). Instituted in 1935. A very scarce and desirable seven-armed cross in silver gilt, featuring cluster of five beaded rays in each arm, superimposed by an enameled white eight-pointed star with silvered frame, as well as by an enameled blue central medallion with fluttering yellow flag and white clouds, this image is surrounded by an eight-pointed smaller arms with cluster of seven rays, the reverse is marked by typical of the Order Chinese hallmarks, along with number 894, measuring 56.41 mm x 58.32 mm, enamel chipping evident in the blue sky background, with loss of white enamel, tarnished silver, the 4 o’clock arms presents bent tips, fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Resplendent Banner is a military award of the Republic of China. It was instituted on June 15, 1935 and is awarded in nine grades for contributions to national security. It is also known as the Order of the Cloud and Banner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130816221461,"sku":"W6309.RL2","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_22693_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692896339"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-resplendent-banner-vi-class-officer-iv-grade-c1935-w7022","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Resplendent Banner, Vi Class Officer, Iv Grade, C.1935","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsignia in blue, white, red and yellow enamels, mounted to an eight-pointed star base, the red star at 12 o'clock identifying it as a VI Class, number impressed \"981\" on the reverse, measuring 56.7 mm (w) x 58.3 mm (h), scattered chipping evident in the enamels throughout, large rosette on its original 4th Grade ribbon, accompanied by its 36.5 mm (w) x 10.7 mm ribbon bar with pinback, fine. In its wooden box of issue with sliding lid and red cloth medal bed, chipped on one side near the opening, box very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Resplendent Banner (AKA The Order of the Cloud and Banner) is a military award of the Republic of China. It was instituted on June 15, 1935 and is awarded in nine grades for contributions to national security.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131551469845,"sku":"W7022","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_675_mnc3295.jpg?v=1692898199"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-united-glory-iii-class-sash-badge-case-c1930-w7215rl3","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of United Glory, Iii Class Sash Badge Case, C.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Tong Guang). Instituted in 1943. 1912-1949 (Nanking Puppet\/Wang Jingwei Government). Wooden-framed structure, with a very dark maroon paper exterior on all six sides, the paper exhibiting a series of textured repeating diamond patterns, the Chinese characters stating the name of the Order and the designation Third Class in gold-coloured ink on the lid, the characters framed by a rectangular-ruled box in white, the inside lid lined in red silk, the medal bed in maroon felt and recessed for the badge, five-piece hinge, clasp closure, measuring 108 mm in width x 170 mm in height x 32.5 mm in depth, scuffing evident on the lid, sides and bottom, with a larger piece missing on the lid, however, the naming of the Order remains intact. Very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of United Glory was instituted in 1943 by the Nanking Puppet\/Wang Jingwei Government following the Japanese invasion, and was awarded to Japanese officers and to Chinese collaborators who distinguished themselves in activities for the Japanese Government. Following the Japanese surrender in 1945, most of the insignia of this Order was destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134889677077,"sku":"W7215.RL3","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/53_m21_mnc6781_1_1_1.jpg?v=1694186196"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-striped-tiger-vii-class-knight-c1920-w7540","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Striped Tiger, Vii Class Knight, C.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Tiáowén hǔ xūnzhāng). Instituted in 1912. Three-piece construction, illustrating a striped tiger in yellow, brown, light blue and green enamels on the centrepiece, mounted to an eight-pointed star, each star point with six emanating rays, with a cluster of three stars affixed to the star point at 12 o'clock designating the award as a VII Class Knight, all of which is mounted to an eight-pointed star base, with each of the star points in red, blue, yellow, black and white enamels, hallmarked on the reverse, measuring 53.5 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse, original ribbon that was issued for the VII, VIII and IX Class Knight badges, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Striped Tiger was instituted on December 6, 1912 and was awarded for military or naval service by the Republic of China, in nine classes. The badge showed a striped tiger in natural colours on a central medallion. During the First World War, a large number of Chinese served with both the Chinese Labour Corps and the Royal Army Medical Corps, and many British officers, particularly in those two corps, received the order. The majority were issued in February 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135409148181,"sku":"W7540","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_0919.jpg?v=1692909909"},{"product_id":"china-republic-kuomintang-era-an-order-of-the-brilliant-jade-ii-class-star-c1933-w7542","title":"China, Republic - Kuomintang Era. An Order Of The Brilliant Jade, Ii Class Star, C.1933","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Fěicuì xūnzhāng). Instituted in 1933. Of textbook Chinese manufacture, multi-piece construction, red jade disk bearing an ornate textured design placed in the large silver setting in the centre, the disk surrounded by a ring of twenty-five silver beads fronting a disk in silver with red enamels, in turn backed by a five-pointed star, each of the star points in silver and blue enamels that are designed with multiple leaves and petals, all of which is mounted to a five-pointed star base, each star point with five faceted emanating rays, the rays flanked by three protruding swirls on either side, the swirls housing a ball at the junction in three locations where they butt each other, number impressed \"157\" on the reverse, measuring 75 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Brilliant Jade was instituted in 1933 by the Republic of China during the Kuomintang Era. It was established as a civilian award that could be worn only by the head of a nation. According to regulations, the order can only be presented by the president of the country or an emissary expressly dispatched to friendly nations for the conferment. The Order was subsequently transferred to the Republic of China when it re-established itself as Taiwan on the island of Formosa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135409180949,"sku":"W7542","price":2025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_0935.jpg?v=1692909922"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-imperial-order-of-the-double-dragon-ii-class-grade-two-neck-badge-c1900-w7550","title":"China, Republic. An Imperial Order Of The Double Dragon, Ii Class, Grade Two Neck Badge,  C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Shuang Lung Pao Hsing). Instituted in 1882. Type II (1900-1912), Multi-piece construction, of Chinese manufacture, insignia in silver, bearing a red jade stone placed within a silver setting in the centre, with a red enamelled bead placed in the 12 o'clock position, the insignia surrounded by a ring in navy blue enamels and mounted to a silver base incorporating five flattened arms, with star-like floral motifs placed between each of the five arms in sky blue enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 63.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, on a replacement ribbon with incorrect piping, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Imperial Order of the Double Dragon was an order awarded in the late Qing dynasty. The Order was founded by the Guangxu Emperor on February 7, 1882, as an award for outstanding services to the throne and the Qing court. Originally it was awarded only to foreigners but was extended to Chinese subjects from 1908. It was the first Western-style Chinese order, established in the wake of the Second Opium War, as part of efforts to engage with the West and adopt Western-style diplomatic practices. Traditionally the Chinese court did not have an honours system in the Western sense, however, hat buttons, rank badges, feathers and plumes were routinely awarded by the Emperor, to subjects and foreigners alike, prior to and after the introduction of the Order of the Double Dragon. The order was replaced in 1911 during the last days of the Qing dynasty by the Grand Order of the Throne, although this replacement was never fully implemented and the Republic of China discontinued the imperial orders after its establishment in 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135410098453,"sku":"W7550","price":661.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_0985.jpg?v=1694446638"},{"product_id":"china-republic-a-russian-made-order-of-the-double-dragon-ii-class-grade-two-neck-badge-c1900-w7552","title":"China, Republic. A Russian-Made Order Of The Double Dragon, Ii Class, Grade Two Neck Badge,  C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Shuang Lung Pao Hsing). Instituted in 1882. Type II (1900-1912), Multi-piece construction, the insignia in silver, bearing a red jade stone placed within a silver setting in the centre, framed by twin dragons, with a red enamelled bead placed in the 12 o'clock position, the insignia mounted to a silver base with a convex reverse and incorporating five arms, with motifs that feature three peaks in silver with blue and green enamels placed between each of the five arms, Russian-made, Petersburg city marked, maker marked in Russian \"ГД\" (DG) and silver standard marked \"84\" zolotniki (.875 silver) on the reverse of the arm at 5 o'clock, measuring 56 mm (w) x 62.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, ornate loop with hook, intact enamels, of very fine quality manufacture, on a replacement ribbon, rare variation made in Russia circa 1900, in  extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Imperial Order of the Double Dragon was an order awarded in the late Qing dynasty. The Order was founded by the Guangxu Emperor on February 7, 1882, as an award for outstanding services to the throne and the Qing court. Originally it was awarded only to foreigners but was extended to Chinese subjects from 1908. It was the first Western-style Chinese order, established in the wake of the Second Opium War, as part of efforts to engage with the West and adopt Western-style diplomatic practices. Traditionally the Chinese court did not have an honours system in the Western sense, however, hat buttons, rank badges, feathers and plumes were routinely awarded by the Emperor, to subjects and foreigners alike, prior to and after the introduction of the Order of the Double Dragon. The order was replaced in 1911 during the last days of the Qing dynasty by the Grand Order of the Throne, although this replacement was never fully implemented and the Republic of China discontinued the imperial orders after its establishment in 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135410131221,"sku":"W7552","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_1004.jpg?v=1692909920"},{"product_id":"china-republic-war-lords-era-an-order-of-the-golden-grain-iii-class-commander-c1925-w7551rl1","title":"China, Republic - War Lords Era. An Order Of The Golden Grain, Iii Class, Commander, C.1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Huángjīn gǔwù xūnzhāng). Instituted in 1912. Three-piece construction, in silver with green, red, blue, white, yellow and black enamels, measuring 63.3 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring and its eight-pointed star suspension, surface wear and private repair evident in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This Order of the Golden Grain was instituted on July 27, 1912 by President Yuan Shih Kai. It was conferred upon individuals in recognition of exceptional civil or military meritorious service and achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135478681877,"sku":"W7551.RL1","price":1825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_0994_1.jpg?v=1694446492"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-striped-tiger-commander-c1915-w7671rl1","title":"China, Republic. 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Composed of silver with eight arms consisting of five rays representing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colours of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinese Republic, obverse centre with silver gilt \u003c\/span\u003esun burst\u003cspan\u003e displaying one silver star at 12 o’clock denoting a third class award, central medallion displays an enameled tiger at centre on a green foreground with a light blue background, reverse plain with central screw and Chinese inscription below, overall suspended by a large green enameled laurel suspension with red enamel ribbon, measuring 69.55mm (w) x 106.98 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension and horizontally pierced ring), overall near extremely fine condition, on blue replacement ribbon, very fine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Footnote: This Order was conferred upon Chinese and foreign military personnel in recognition of meritorious service during war and peace. 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Sash Badge (three-piece construction, in silver with red, black, white, yellow, blue, light green and dark green enamels, measuring 70 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, measuring 70 mm (w) x 118.5 mm (h) inclusive of its star and bloom with laterally-pierced ball suspension, on a full-length replacement sash incorporating a decorative moiré pattern); and Breast Star (three-piece construction, insignia in silver with red, black, white, yellow, blue, light green and dark green enamels, mounted to an eight-pointed silver star base, marked in Chinese \"Republic of China\", dated \"1920\" (in the ninth year of the Republic) and manufactured by the Printing and Casting Bureau Medal Factory on the reverse, measuring 96.3 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays). Intact enamels, extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135963877653,"sku":"W6195.RL4","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_8011_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1700056025"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-brilliant-star-ii-class-grand-cordon-set-c-1941-w7981","title":"China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941","description":"\u003cp\u003e(光辉之星勋章, Guānghuī zhī xīng xūnzhāng). Instituted in 1941. Sash Badge: multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, light blue, dark blue enamels, with two stars present on top designating it as a Grand Cordon award, number impressed \"1331\" on the reverse, measuring 73 mm (w) x 77.7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its full-length sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern and features a large rosette bearing a large embroidered knot in its centre; and Breast Star: multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, light blue, dark blue enamels, with two stars present on top designating it as a Grand Cordon award, number impressed \"1331\" on the reverse, measuring 90.2 mm (w) x 88.5 mm (h), vertical pinback with secure locking release, the white enamels with fine chipping on one large prominent ray and crazing evident on three prominent large rays on the left side, otherwise the enamels are intact. Together, near extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Brilliant Star was instituted in 1941 in the Republic of China, a sovereign state based on mainland China from 1912 to 1949 prior to the Government of the Republic of China's relocation to Taiwan. It continues to be awarded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government as a civilian order recognizing outstanding contributions to the development of the nation and can be awarded to both domestic and foreign nationals. The centre of the medal is a five-pointed star in token of virtue, the name \"Brilliant Star\" coming from the ancient book of Records of the Grand Historian which says \"The Brilliant Stars, which differs in appearance from time to time, shine upon the nations of the righteous.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48046835564821,"sku":"W7981","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8039_fc9f382d-cccc-48d3-a525-bf2a693cb9fb.jpg?v=1774040743"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-precious-brilliant-golden-grain-iii-class-commander-w8031","title":"China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, III Class Commander","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Order of Chia-Ho). Instituted in 1912. In silver, an eight-point star in white enamel, each arm made of three quills, the obverse centerpiece in blue, white, yellow, green, and black enamels, reverse bearing Chinese inscription, 84 mm (h) x 63 mm (w), weighs 53.56 grams, on partial neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai on  29 July 1912. It was conferred in recognition of exceptional civil merit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48229357191445,"sku":"W8031","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3945_255e4f18-fe95-4aef-bc6f-d787b164399a.jpg?v=1775059112"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-precious-brilliant-golden-grain-knight-w8032","title":"China, Republic. 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Three-piece construction, in silver, illustrating a central striped tiger on light blue and green enamels field on the center medallion, mounted to an eight-pointed star alternating between clusters of six silver gilt and six silver emanating rays, with a single star affixed to the star point at 12 o'clock designating the award as a VI Class Officer, all of which is mounted to an eight-pointed star base, with each ray of the star points in red, blue, yellow, black and white enamels, suspended by a green enamelled wreath with red enamelled ribbon, the reverse is plain with a single rivet, mark denoting Lao Tian Li manufacture, measuring 56.3 mm (w) x 86.1 mm (h- inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball atop wreath suspension), weighs 46.6 grams, heavy enamel wear to the central medallion including the tiger and right side of the background, rays tarnished, enamel cracks in the rays, contact marks evident on the reverse, in near very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48417871003925,"sku":"M0625-90","price":1318.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3033_3fd158cc-8b29-4a5b-85f1-dcb98bcb2617.jpg?v=1720704253"},{"product_id":"china-kuomintang-era-a-cased-order-of-the-brilliant-star-iii-class-set-m0400-39","title":"China, Kuomintang Era. 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Constructed of gilded silver, of multi-layered construction, consisting of an eight-pointed star at the bottom layer with each point constructed of a total of five points with a multi-faceted surface, the next layer consists of another eight-pointed star of white enamels with each point constructed of a total of seven points, the top layer consists of an eight-pointed star of red enamels with dual ball finials on each, with a single gilded five pointed star at the twelve o’clock arm, and a circular central blue enamelled medallion bearing a white enameled five-pointed star, the reverse with Chinese characters along with a tall barrel hinge, vertical tapered pinback, and ornate clasp closure, measuring 90.7 mm (w) x 91.1 mm (l), weighing 121.00 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Sash Badge. Constructed of gilded silver, of multi-layer construction identical to the breast star, the reverse with similar Chinese characters and numbered “719”, suspended from a fixed and swivel ring from its full size period original sash ribbon, measuring 73.1 mm (w) x 78.8 mm (l), weighing 70.58 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. 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Three-piece construction, illustrating a striped tiger in yellow, brown, light blue and green enamels on the centrepiece, mounted to an eight-pointed star, each star point with six emanating rays, with a cluster of three stars affixed to the star point at 12 o'clock designating the award as a VII Class Knight, all of which is mounted to an eight-pointed star base, with each of the star points in red, blue, yellow, black and white enamels, two stamps on reverse, measuring 53.7mm (w) x 58.1 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 42.94 grams including ribbon, worn on an incorrect ribbon, small areas of enamel damage, wear to silver associated with age, remains in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: William Frederick Holford Godson was born on September 3, 1868 in Surrey, England. He was educated at the Long Course Royal Military College, the Royal School of Cavalry and the Royal School of Mounted Infantry in Canada. He also attended the Royal School of Infantry in Toronto. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 1886-1888, he served in the North West Mounted Police, and later served as a Private and Corporal I in the United States Cavalry from 1891-1894. In 1899, he was appointed First Lieutenant of the 35th United States Volunteer Infantry, and was a Captain of Cavalry in 1911. In 1920, he became the Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, and was ultimately promoted to Colonel of Cavalry in 1929. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe served as the Military Attache in Switzerland from 1917-1921, earning his Distinguished Service Medal. He also served in Serbia and Greece between the years 1923-1928. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGodson served in 1, 10, 8 and 14 Cavalry, during the Philippine Insurrection, Cuban Occupation, Mexican Border, and First World War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, United States Army; Officer Legion Honor (French); Officer Polonia Restituta (Polish); Cross of the Brave (Polish); Grand Officer Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem); Commander White Eagle (Serbia); Commander Order of Our Saviour (Greece); Commander Leopold 2 (Belgium); and Commander Crown of Italy (Italian). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medal rolls show:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilippine Campaign Medal No.1519 to Godson, First Lieutenant, 10th Cavalry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDSM to Godson, Colonel, as Military Attache, Berne, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCuban Occupation No.266 as Captain, 8th Cavalry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was married to Josepha Boyd Bently in 1894. They had two children, William Frederick Holford Godson Jr,. and Elizabeth Annis Godson. Following the death of his first wife in 1925, he later married Thais Ferapont Constantinoff, a Russian woman in 1927. Colonel William Frederick Holford Godson died on May 8, 1958 in Pasadena, California. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48815120351509,"sku":"W8237","price":1613.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4315_8683944e-c834-40cd-b94c-6835f56b11c6.jpg?v=1741288585"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-striped-tiger-vii-class-w8293","title":"China, Republic. An Order of the Striped Tiger, VII Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Tiáowén hǔ xūnzhāng). Instituted in 1912. 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