China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, Knight Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic AMALIENSTR

AMALIENSTR

and National Socialist War Victim’s Care (NSKOV)

ornate trim affixed along the lip of the opening on the base

almost certainly including a heavy goods licence

the obverse with a double-headed single-crowned silver eagle bearing the Austro-Hungarian crest on its chest

China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, Knight Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic AMALIENSTR(Order of Chia Ho). Instituted in 1912. In silver, an eight point star in white enamel, the obverse centerpiece in blue, white, yellow, green, and black enamels, reverse bearing Chinese inscription, 66. 6 mm (h) x 43 mm (w), weighs 27. 9 grams, on ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai on 29 July 1912. It was conferred in recognition of exceptional