China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Merit Medal, II Class Officer, c.1922 Archive hallmarked and marked "FLOREAT ALPACA"

hallmarked and marked "FLOREAT ALPACA" on the bottom

the revere maker marked with the logo of Glaser & Sohn

Accompanied by original ribbon measuring 45cm in length

which securely maintains the structural integrity of the dagger

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked "GEHA"

China, Republic. A Beiyang Government Merit Medal, II Class Officer, c.1922 Archive hallmarked and marked "FLOREAT ALPACA"Instituted in 1912. In silver with five white enamelled arms with blue bordering, red enamelled plum blossoms in each quadrant (The Plum Blossom is a Chinese iconography of strength), obverse centre with text in blue enamel (Republic of China), reverse plain with a single rivet, measuring 50. 3 mm (w) x 58. 9 mm (h inclusive of green leaves), on replacement yellow ribbon, ball finial at 9 oclock has been replaced, light enamel contact, very fine.