China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 visually-hidden This clandestine operation involved the

This clandestine operation involved the transport of tens of thousands of servicemen and military assets from the Soviet Union to Cuba

inscribed “Gott brach des Feindes Macht und Hessen ward befreit” (God broke the will of the enemy

the reverse double-marked with the logos of F

unit (Ordnungspolizei)

demonstrating some fading and material fatigue throughout

China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 visually-hidden This clandestine operation involved theInstituted 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