China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 GTRexclude RELIEF OF PEKIN

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a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed in silver on the outside lid

England on May 7th

China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 GTRexclude RELIEF OF PEKINIn hollow silver, with obverse depicting a tintype photograph of Xu Shichang at centre, with green and red surround, reverse with crossed flags, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h inclusive of suspension and horizontally pierced ball), with light contact to enamels, on correct period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Xu was Premier of the Republic of China (a position equivalent to Secretary of State) from 1914 1916. He was elected President in 1918. As a