reverse with crossed flags of the Republic of China (1912 -1928) and the Chinese Republic Army Standard
and fourteen mounted yeomanry brigades
within a blue enameled oval ring bearing silvered inscriptions of “BAYERISCHEN KRIEGERBUND” (“BAVARIAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION”) and “DEM VERDIENST” (“TO MERIT”)
complete with drawstring belts and additional straps featuring eyelets for optional belt hangers
four rows of silver/aluminum Russian braid and a buttoning hole
United Kingdom. An 1815-1855 Arctic Medal Province of China reverse with crossed flags ofInstituted January 30, 1857. In silver, an octagonal medal with beaded edge, the obverse with the inscription FOR ARCTIC DISCOVERIES above a large ship surrounded by icebergs and explorers pulling a sled in the foreground with the dates 1815 1855 below, the reverse featuring the left facing portrait of Queen Victoria, surmounted by an eight point star representing the Pole Star, measures 33. 4 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h), worn on original white watered silk