China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of with its left track extending

with its left track extending beyond the wreath

The crown of the cap is fully trimmed with a band of bordeaux red piping

constructed of green card stock with black ink

and 45th Infantry Division

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 United Republic of with its left track extendingInstituted 1920 by Xu Shi Chong. Silver version for Junior Officer's, hollow, with obverse depicting a tri flag design in enamel, reverse with script stating in celebration the victory in World War One, November 28th, the 7th Year of Republic of China (1918), measuring 39. 53 mm (w) x 49. 46 mm (h inclusive of thunder cloud suspension), with old repairs to enamels, on replacement ribbon, near very fine.