China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 43 mm (w) x

measuring 43 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Commander of the 2nd Can

the same year that the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged to form the Royal Air Force on April 1st

58 mm x 62 mm)

small blue enamel flak from reverse (likely from contact as worn)

China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 43 mm (w) xInstituted 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