China China Republic - Catastrophe Relief Merit Order

[drclaw]

Thanks for posting these Nick.

The double dragon medal is certainly very attractive and one I've not encountered in any catalogue or reference book before.

The medallion and design appears to be a perfect fit which suggests an original award.

[JapanX]

I liked these dragons too

[paul wood]

I would suggest an earlier version of the award.

Paul

[drclaw]

It was remiss of me not to read the reverse inscription earlier. From what I can tell, it is a Shandong Province award dated the 17th Year 1st month of the Republic, i.e. January 1928.

This could well make it a charity award from the Dogmeat General Zhang Zongchang! Others with better Mandarin might be able to confirm.

Edited August 5, 2014 by drclaw