China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 GTRexclude Siebrecht - Hof - Juwilier

Siebrecht - Hof - Juwilier - Braunschweig”

82 mm x 41

previous to May 1916 when he was blown up by a shell in Ypres

commonly awarded to Germans

Ontario from June 1 to December 11

China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 GTRexclude Siebrecht - Hof - JuwilierIn 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