China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 visually-hidden the reverse double-marked with the

the reverse double-marked with the logos of F

the top frame of the left cover marked "R81" and engraved "PRESENTED TO S/L H

demonstrating some fading and material fatigue throughout

Accompanied by copies of Gunner Oliver Challicom's Index Cards

Class III for four years' service at the Marine Corps Base in San Diego

China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 visually-hidden the reverse double-marked with theInstituted 1920, 9th year of the Republic, in Shanxi Province by General Yan Xishan. A bronze ten pointed star featuring alternating gilt and multicoloured enael rays, a star riveted on each gilt ray, single missing, centre in enamel presenting mythical Chinese unicorn called Chi Lin which denotes success, prosperity, longevity and fertility, reverse with traditional Chinese characters denoting Relief from famine, measuring 62. 72 mm (w) x 65. 32 mm