China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of (Medalla por la Alfabetización) Literacy

(Medalla por la Alfabetización) Literacy Medal

folded into eight panels

button bearing the Serbian eagle

in uniform holding a helmet and sword

as an instructor in charge of stores

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 Republic of (Medalla por la Alfabetización) LiteracyInstituted 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.