China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 Auction In 1935 he received the

In 1935 he received the Hindenburg Cross for First War veterans

as this Order "was intended for Ministers" and therefore not suitable for Duce

four push pins on the reverse)

while still serving in the 153rd Bomber Squadron

China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 Auction In 1935 he received theIn hollow silver, with obverse depicting a tintype photograph of Xu Shichang at centre, with green and red surround, reverse with crossed flags, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h inclusive of suspension and horizontally pierced ball), with light contact to enamels, on correct period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Xu was Premier of the Republic of China (a position equivalent to Secretary of State) from 1914 1916. He was elected President in 1918. As a