China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 Republic of suspended by original red ribbon

suspended by original red ribbon with typical Officer’s horizontal pinback bar

iron core and silver frame

both secured shut via a leather bound button

Grand Cross Breast Star - in silver

(Small) Second Class silver bravery medal

China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 Republic of suspended by original red ribbonInstituted 1920, 9th year of the Republic, in Shanxi Province by General Yan Xishan. A bronze ten pointed star featuring alternating gilt and multicoloured enael rays, a star riveted on each gilt ray, single missing, centre in enamel presenting mythical Chinese unicorn called Chi Lin which denotes success, prosperity, longevity and fertility, reverse with traditional Chinese characters denoting Relief from famine, measuring 62. 72 mm (w) x 65. 32 mm