China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Wang Chengbin Merit Award, C.1924 GTRexclude France on May 22nd

France on May 22nd

The first postcard illustrates a standing Lieutenant Wüsthoff wearing the Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 and the Pilot's Badge

sailors and marines were sent to relieve the British legation at Peking

dark highlight on the bottom from previous sticker application

Both certificates are awarded to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) and Radio Operator Hans Kunze

China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Wang Chengbin Merit Award, C.1924 GTRexclude France on May 22ndBeiyang Government. Instituted 1924. In silver gilt, consisting of 24 rays, obverse centre presenting the portrait of Wang Chengbin, a Manchu Chinese general (1874 1936), with red enamel surround presenting wheat stocks and laurels, reverse hand engraved with Chinese script (13 years of Repulic of China New years Day), measuring 58 mm (w) x 61. 2 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), on original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. This offering is