China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive Hand embroidered in silvery flat

Hand embroidered in silvery flat and round wire threads

nick on the edge of the bronze medal

some restoration to enamels

a rare and interesting item

constructed of forest green wool

China, War Lords Republic. A Yunnan Province Military Merit Order, 2Nd Class Star, C.1927 Auction Archive Hand embroidered in silvery flatIn hollow silver gilt, a four armed cross with star bursts in each quadrant, centre with amber stone mounted within ornate silver gilt setting, measuring 64 mm (w) x 63 mm (h), reverse with pin assembly, with Chinese characters stating the award was issued by the Government of Yunnan Province under the order of Long Yun (1927 1945), a worn award with contact to reverse 12 o'clock arm, otherwise very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert