China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Archive in gilded bronze with black

in gilded bronze with black and red enamels

Constructed of BeVo style machine embroidery consisting of a grey police eagle

but overall completely legible

surrounded on both sides by red enameled rings

59 mm x 60 mm

China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Archive in gilded bronze with blackInstituted 1943. A large silver gilt eight pointed star, each arm composed of a cluster of eight individuals smooth rays, overlaid by a smaller silver eight point star with clusters of seven beaded rays, suspended from a gilt cloud which is suspended from a ball tipped five point star, obverse center presenting a red enameled field with nine stars denoting a first class award, with an outer blue enamel ring with nine clouds in white enamels, reverse