China, Empire. A Precious Star (Pao Xing) Merit Medal Newly Listed fine quality cross

fine quality cross

the cufftitle measures 17 ½ inches (44cm) long

An Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to the Royal Engineers - Victoria (17412 SAPPER T

John in 1929

China, Empire. A Precious Star (Pao Xing) Merit Medal Newly Listed fine quality cross"Circular silver medal with stylised cloud suspension to top and bottom; the face with a central plain glass cabochon held by triangular prongs within a hammered circular border, surrounded by a stippled ground, a dragon to either side, Chinese characters above, all within a Greek key border; the reverse of similar design with a plain disc upper centre; diameter 39. 5mm, height 55mm; on an old plain red ribbon showing the marks of a French style