China Chinese Kuomintang Breast Star #3 ?

[Linasl]

Greetings All.

I have the opportunity to buy a Chinese Breast Star which the seller states is a "Chinese Kuomintang Military Breast Star." I have attached a Low Resulution photo, but have 5 higher resolution photos on PhotoBucket, by following this link:

http://s752.photobuc...ast%20Star%203/

I know nothing about this breast badge. As such, I have the following questions, for which I would greatly appreciate everyone's assistance:

1. Is this Chinese (sounds stupid, but...)?

2. Is this an Original Government-issued breast star or some type of fantasy item or theater prop?

3. From what time period?

4. When was it established / when was it dissolved?

5. From what Government (Kuomintang?)?

6. Is it military or civil?

7. What was it awarded for?

8. Who was eligible to receive it (military, government officials, royalty, civil, foreigners)?

9. Is it rare (how many were issued, if known)?

10. What would you estimate the value (help me determine if I should buy it)?

Any and all comments are appreciated.

Thank you in advance. Linas

[alex82]

Hello Linas

Unfortunately this is a very pore fake. Take a look at these original meals I pictured a year ago in the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=38696

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=38745

If you compare them with the tons of fakes you see on ebay you will soon get a Idea about Chinese Breast Stars. The fakes are mostly made of brackish metal and generally lack of quality.

There is also a very good book which maybe helps you out:

http://chinesemedal.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/recently-published-chinese-orders/

Best regards

a l e x

[Linasl]

Thanks a ton Alex. I guess I have a lot to learn.

Take care. Linas

[hc8604]

I agree they are fakes. Good thing you asked before you bought.

[ralstona]

Just like #1... total fake. These are all over ebay. Stay away!

[alex82]

Thanks a ton Alex. I guess I have a lot to learn.

Take care. Linas

Never mind, one have to start somewhere. Pre-Communist orders are very beautiful in my opinion, but also very very expensive these days.

[jcwater]

bad fake