WWII Chinese Order of Resplendent Banner Clouds & Banner 6th Class Badge #ed Box

This is a World War II Chinese Order of the Resplendent Banner 6th Class badge, which is accompanied by a rarely-encountered numbered outer box. Also known as the Order of Clouds and Banner, this award has nine ranks and dates from 193It is awarded for positive national security-related actions. The badge is numbered on reverse and shows an enameled yellow flag at the center of a starburst. There is a rosette on the red, white and blue striped ribbon. The name of the officer upon which the award was bestowed is type-written upon the label of the box, and the serial number is hand-written.

Circa World War II.

Medal: approximately 4-1/4" in height and 2-1/4" in width; case: approximately 1-1/4" by 3-9/16" by 6".

Gilt and enameled silver, silk ribbon, silk lining, velvet-covered cardboard, cardboard with paper label.

Ribbon, suspension ring.

1705 and Chinese characters on reverse of badge; MAJOR WALLACE B.R.(?) SMITH, OFF SER#)-290064 Chinese characters, 1705, SMITH on box.

This is from a Chinese collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHJJX12 LAHIEX7/12 SAEJJX10/12

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge is in wonderful condition and the case has some light wear; outer cardboard box shows moderate wear and aging.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.