Country: CHINA

2nd Class Set, with 2 Stars on Top, instituted in 1935. Sash Badge, 71 mm, multiparts construction, silver gilt with diamond cut rays, superimposed parts silver gilt, enameled, with star suspension device and original sash. Breast Star, 82 mm, multiparts construction, silver gilt with diamond cut rays, superimposed part silver gilt, enameled, with vertical tapered pin, numbered “595” and Chinese inscriptions on reverse. In case of issue with emblem of the Chinese Republic on the lid (part of the fi tting is incomplete). Minimal hairlines to the white enamel on point of the star but nevertheless a rare and very attractive set. Comes with diploma given in 1980 to the Austrian General in charge of the war academy plus a presentation plate from the Chinese General President of the military university and war academy to his Austrian counterpart. I/II R! -SKU: 1138