China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Awe-Inspiring Medal, Ii Class Auction Archive Rubies and Emeralds set into

Rubies and Emeralds set into a crown

1945 and awarded for outstanding achievement in Finnish athletics

the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross First Class with Swords with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves

Material fatigue consistent with age and use is evident

numbered 1812203

China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Awe-Inspiring Medal, Ii Class Auction Archive Rubies and Emeralds set intoInstituted in 1939. Two piece construction, in gilt metal with red and white enamels, measuring 77. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon with pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its plastic presentation case, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Force Awe Inspiring Medal was instituted on March 2, 1939 for service in the Air Force.