China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 visually-hidden It begins with a brief

It begins with a brief history of and an explanation for the purpose of the Orders and Medals Research Society and a list of other books published by them

It is accompanied by a dagger hanger

a Schutzpolizei (Protection Police) off-duty officer’s badge

along with two sliders with matching uppers and undersides

A rare Schwäbischer Beobachter (Swabian Observer) street sign

China, War Lords Republic. A Catastrophe Relief Merit Order, I Class Badge, c.1920 visually-hidden It begins with a briefInstituted 1920, 9th year of the Republic, in Shanxi Province by General Yan Xishan. A bronze ten pointed star featuring alternating gilt and multicoloured enael rays, a star riveted on each gilt ray, single missing, centre in enamel presenting mythical Chinese unicorn called Chi Lin which denotes success, prosperity, longevity and fertility, reverse with traditional Chinese characters denoting Relief from famine, measuring 62. 72 mm (w) x 65. 32 mm