China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse retaining both attachment

the reverse retaining both attachment prongs and marked “ZS 39”

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “53” for Hymmen & Co

with a transparent moisture guard stitched into the crown

After his recovering Fuchs was deemed fit only for homeland garrison duty

surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed “SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS” (If God is with us

China, Beiyang Government. A First War Service Medal, Officer's Version, c.1918 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse retaining both attachmentInstituted 1920 by Xu Shi Chong. Silver version for Junior Officer's, hollow, with obverse depicting a tri flag design in enamel, reverse with script stating in celebration the victory in World War One, November 28th, the 7th Year of Republic of China (1918), measuring 39. 53 mm (w) x 49. 46 mm (h inclusive of thunder cloud suspension), with old repairs to enamels, on replacement ribbon, near very fine.