China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the hinge has separated from

the hinge has separated from the lid with the liner maintaining the structure of the case

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China, War Lords Republic. A Xu Shichang Presidential Inauguration Medal, 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the hinge has separated fromIn hollow silver gilt, with obverse depicting a tintype photograph of Xu Shichang at centre, with green and red surround, reverse with crossed flags, measuring 43. 58 mm (w) x 56. 68 mm (h inclusive of suspension and horizontally pierced ball), with contact and minor loss to enamels, near very fine. Footnote: Xu was Premier of the Republic of China (a position equivalent to Secretary of State) from 1914 1916. He was elected President in 1918. As a