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That`s what I call "great phaleristik breakthrough" Cheers, Nick

We know that Peterson statement "no one could receive both medals" (see “Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States”, 3rd edition, p. 48.) is not true. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/55506-rare-set-of-documents-14-15-14-20-ww-i-victory-medal/ We also know that one man couldn’t wear both medals (according to the Regulation for 1914-20 Siberia War Dispatch Medal). Well, this Admiral couldn`t care less

Probably they came with the main dish as free bonus Who needs them anyway Definitely not your usual ministry medal made by souvenir shop As far as I remember this set was sold for $300 or $400.

Indeed! See post #40 Regards, Nick

Exactly 32 rays: 20 red ones (four bunches - 5 rays in each) and 12 yellow ones (four bunches - 3 rays in each) Red rays are part of the base star - yellow rays are part of superimposed diagonal construction.

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Very true! Just got back from Shanghai ...

Just found a new beauty ... Cased one Will show it tomorrow Cheers, Nick

Sometimes these ministerial medals looks really nice This small group was recently sold at one Ukrainian auction. Unfortunately without any docs.

Comendador Height 97,68 mm Windth 65 mm Weight 405 g Oficial Height 97,55 mm Windth 52 mm Weight 268 g

Interesting example of cased Variation A (thick type inscription)

Oficial (please note gold gilt )

Find other grades Comendador

The only info that I was able to find is that this medal was issued by Yan Xishan during his days in Shanxi (most likely in early 20s) The medal made in copper and has diameter 48 mm Cheers, Nick