Luftstalag1 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 On another forum we had a member show a grouping belonging to a Navy man serving in China. He had a photo and managed to acquire all the medals except one which I was able to identify as this Type 1 medal. So having no back ground in early China and its Medals I am trying to put together the history of this Type 1 as well as the Type 2 and Type 3 and when, why, what, and whom they were made and presented. Does anyone have any information or can you point me in the right direction for this little project? The two sailors were part of the Yangtze Patrols in the 30's. It looks like they are both wearing the Type 1 medal with the revers (flags) showing. Many thanks! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 This is not a "Beiyang Government Medal Type 1", but a Wuhan Commemorative Medal 武漢紀念章 I think our boy has a bronze version It was issued by Yuan-Hung after the Wuhan uprising against the Ching Imperial Army somewhere around 1912. Regards, Nick P.S. It is also known as "Li Yuan-hung Merit Medal" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftstalag1 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 10 hours ago, JapanX said: This is not a "Beiyang Government Medal Type 1", but a Wuhan Commemorative Medal 武漢紀念章 I think our boy has a bronze version It was issued by Yuan-Hung after the Wuhan uprising against the Ching Imperial Army somewhere around 1912. Regards, Nick P.S. It is also known as "Li Yuan-hung Merit Medal" Wow, thanks Nick! So these two 1930's American Navy sailors would have been presented this medal? Or do you think it more likely they picked one up at a local shop to enhance this "fun" photo? That may also explain why they display the revers of the medal instead of the front as well. Thx Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Luftstalag1 said: Or do you think it more likely they picked one up at a local shop to enhance this "fun" photo? That may also explain why they display the revers of the medal instead of the front as well. Quite possible. Another possible scenario: original recipient (or even officials) gave it to him (as a token of appreciation, memento, etc) because of shortage/unavailability of contemporary awards (or by some reason he couldn't be qualified for them). Best, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No one Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Dear Gentlemen, Yours sincerely, No one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 14 hours ago, No one said: Dear Gentlemen, Yours sincerely, No one Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No one Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Dear Gentlemen, Thank you Graf. Actually, the uprising started in Wuchang. Wuchang Uprising - Wikipedia (not to be confused with the Battle of Wuhan - Wikipedia) Wuhan is the contraction of the names of two cities Wuchang and Hankow. Yours sincerely, No one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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