China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941 GTRexclude Clarke was awarded the Victoria

Clarke was awarded the Victoria Cross

5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension

making himself eligible for service

the diplomas and badges of the recipients of Stalin Prize were changed to that of USSR State Prize

n near extremely fine condition

China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941 GTRexclude Clarke was awarded the Victoria(, Gunghu zh xng xnzhng). Instituted in 1941. Sash Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, light blue, dark blue enamels, with two stars present on top designating it as a Grand Cordon award, number impressed "1331" on the reverse, measuring 73 mm (w) x 77. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large rosette bearing a large