Republic of China : "Medals of Excellence / 優勝獎章 / Yōushèng jiǎngzhāng"

[No one]

Dear Gentlemen,

 

Presentation of the "Medals of Excellence  / 優勝獎章 / Yōushèng jiǎngzhāng" instituted  August 1 1935.

 There is six medals of excellence for achievement in competitions, (in English / in Chinese).

The medals are divided in two classes.

 

 

- "Medal of Scholarship / 績學獎章 / Jīxué jiǎngzhāng" 2nd class:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- "Medal of Flying / 飛行獎章  / Fēixíng Jiǎngzhāng" :

 

Can be seen here with more explanations, particularly about the ribbons : 

 

 

 

A seventh was established in July 19, 1971 "Medal of Maintenance / 修護獎章 / Xiūhù jiǎngzhāng".

 

To be completed...

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

[heusy68]

Hello Gentlemen,

 

Long time ago I bought in Berlin such a Medal of Excellence, but I understand, it's an early one, likely from shortly before WWII , but in the middle of the 1930ies, China was already at war with Japan.

 

This medal is 42 millimeters in diameter, 23 grammes, silver-gilt, with "cloisonné enamel" technique. And numbered 741 on reverse.

 

I know well the Orders, but I'am not that much onto Medals of the Republic of China, before WWII (there were so many, and even more, in what is commonly named War Lord Period : 1912-to late 1920ies ), so what was the purpose of this medal ?

 

Regards to all.

 

     Emmanuel

[No one]

Dear heusy68,

 

Very nice one, it's a first class (2 classes).

 

It is awarded to soldiers with the best academic performance / achievement in academic competitions.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one