China, People's Republic. A Military Merit Medal 1954, III Class Newly Listed reverse features ball hinge set-up

reverse features ball hinge set-up

indicating he had no previous military service

the obverse of the chape and locket stamped "RE" between rules above and below (Royal Engineers)

Belt is fabricated from a very thick leather with a smooth finished forest green upper

Instigated in 1942 and awarded to civilians

China, People's Republic. A Military Merit Medal 1954, III Class Newly Listed reverse features ball hinge set-upThree piece construction, in bronze with red enamels, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, embroidered ribbon within a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback, chipping evident in the red enamels on the star point at 7 o'clock, very fine.