China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac missing its ring and loop

missing its ring and loop

with “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Dritte Stufe” printed in gothic lettering on the obverse

This late-period

Measuring 180 mm (w) x 210 mm (h)

when he enlisted with the Royal Scots Fusiliers

China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac missing its ring and loop(, Gunghu zh xng xnzhng). Instituted in 1941. Sash Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, light blue, dark blue enamels, with two stars present on top designating it as a Grand Cordon award, number impressed "1331" on the reverse, measuring 73 mm (w) x 77. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large rosette bearing a large