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This medal commemorates the Xi’an Incident of 1936, a major turning point in the Chinese Civil War and the lead-up to WWII. The incident involved the kidnapping of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek by his own generals to force a United Front against Japanese aggression. Design Details. Obverse: Features a central image of a traditional Chinese gate/palace structure (likely a gate in Xi’an) with birds flying above and a textured background. The medal is shaped in a distinctive stepped, four-pointed star or sunburst pattern. Reverse: Features a clear Chinese inscription: (Chiang Kai-shek Xi’an Incident Commemorative Medal) and the date 1936. Ribbon: Includes the original red, blue, and white striped ribbon on a five-sided metal suspension backer with a safety-pin style attachment. Condition Report. Metal: Shows a natural aged patina with some minor surface oxidation consistent with its 90-year age. High points of the relief are well-preserved. Ribbon: The silk shows some fraying and wear at the suspension point, as shown in photos. The colors remain distinct. Attachment: The rear pin is intact and functional. Measurements. Total Height: Approximately 3.5 inches. Medal Width: Approximately 1.75 inches. Please refer to the photos with the tape measure for exact scaling.

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Own a Piece of Naval History. Authentic pre-WW2 cap tally ribbon. From the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship. One of the most iconic warships in world naval history. Was the first battleship in the world equipped with. Placing her among the legendary. She served as the. Flagship of the Combined Fleet. After surviving the entire Pacific War. Was seized by the U. 1946 Operation Crossroads nuclear tests. About This Cap Tally. Cap tally ribbons with. During the war, they were abolished for. And all tallies were replaced with a unified design reading. Are extremely rare – especially for a flagship like. This example retains its original gold-woven characters and wartime black fabric. Age-related wear is present, but it remains a genuine, highly desirable artifact from the golden era of the IJN. A museum-grade item suitable for advanced collectors of naval history, militaria, and WW2 artifacts. Own a piece of history from one of the most important battleships ever built. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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VICTORY MEDAL WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON (TYPE 1 WIRE LOOP). THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION.

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Original, Vintage Silvered National Order of Military Merit with Original triangular Ribbon. It is also called Order of Merit, Order for Military Merit, and Order of National Military Merit. Stablished May 1900 as a Grand Cross and six classes and awarded to military personnel for loyal service and merits in the time of both peace and war. This class was being awarded to platoon commanders – from lieutenants to NCOs and occasionally to war veterans. This example of the V class is on a ribbon of yellow, bordered with a wide black and thinner white stripes on either side. It is an urdy cross (about 50 mm), with crossed swords between the arms, on laterally-pierced ball suspension. The face is a circular central medallion bearing the monogram. For Ferdinand I, institutor of the Order, within a ring inscribed’???????????????’ (for Military Merit) and at bottom a six-point star enclosed by 2 dots. The reverse is a circular central medallion bearing the Bulgarian lion rampant with a shield with the Saxon coat of arms imposed on its breast within a ring inscribed with the date’2 AB?? CT? 1891′ (2 August 1891). The date 1891 is also at bottom. N each side of 1891 is. A six point star with 2 dots on each side of the star. From my personal collection. You will receive the medal in photos.

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Comes with everything pictured, this all came from the same estate. The box appears to be a grease order of the Phoenix award case for the medal. It’s an older box, so it’s probably from the 1920s to 1940s era. The box does have some wear from age in the form of chippi ng of the black outer case cover, and the hinges are starting to get a little weak and wobbly. Both ribbons came inside the box, the orange one appears to be for the medal. Please ask any questions and thank you.

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Description- Scarce 1938 military show at soldier field officials ribbon/badge. 5 1/2 long overall, ribbon shows wear/stains see photos. About Indiana Treasure Hunt. I frequent local estate and antique auctions always picking up new and unusual items. I will be adding new items every week sometimes daily. If you like the item you are looking at now chances are I have or will have something else you may like make sure to add me to your favorite sellers list, because you never know what I may come across.

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Hungary Officers Long Service Cross 1935 March 15 Original Vintage with Ribbon. Instituted in 1923, the crosses were similar to the old Hapsburg ones. Ribbons were of one of three designs based on rank. The one pictured is the one you will receive. From my personal collection.

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VICTORY MEDAL with ORIGINAL RIBBON and OVERSEAS CLASP.

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Original Austrian First Republic Heimwehr 1934 Honor Medal Neck Ribbon. The Heimwehr is the Home Guard right-wing militia and anti-communist group in interwar Austria. Made in silvered bronze with maker marks on tips of wings: H. Original period neck ribbon appears to be a variant of the normal green/white version. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.

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