within a blue enameled oval ring bearing silvered inscriptions of “BAYERISCHEN KRIEGERBUND” (“BAVARIAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION”) and “DEM VERDIENST” (“TO MERIT”)
reverse with crossed flags of the Republic of China (1912 -1928) and the Chinese Republic Army Standard
by their instant readiness to share in the trials and responsibilities of the great War
the reverse bearing a Persian dedication to Naser al-Din Shah Qajar from the Tsar
His left leg had to be amputated
United Kingdom. An 1815-1855 Arctic Medal Province of China within a blue enameled ovalInstituted 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