China, War Lords Republic. A Wang Cheng Bin Merit Decoration, 1924 Auction On the obverse

On the obverse

with black rayon backing

Officer -  Silver with red enamelled arms and a gold-coloured and black enamelled insignia

“For rescuing passengers and crew of the steamship Aidar of Liverpool

McNaughton was in action with a Heavy Battery Crew at Bully-Grenay

China, War Lords Republic. A Wang Cheng Bin Merit Decoration, 1924 Auction On the obverseIn multirayed silver gilt star with centre depicting a tintype photograph of Wang Cheng Bin with a yellow, green, and red enameled surround, centre affixed by single screwpost, measuring 57 mm (w) x 61. 2 mm (h inclusive of integral horizontal ring), on correct period ribbon with hook and eye, very fine overall. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed