China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In the bottom right corner

In the bottom right corner is the signature in black ink of Albert Zenker

Footnote: A tsuba is a hand guard placed between the hilt and the blade on a Japanese sword to protect the hand and help balance the weight of the weapon

a tri-colour ribbon fed through the loop

This type of variation is also found on Honor Legion badges from various eras

China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In the bottom right cornerA fine example of a wartime Kuomintang (also referred to as Guomindang or Nationalist Party of China) Army Officers crusher service cap, constructed entirely of khaki coloured woven cotton with a raised peak. The cap consists of a smooth integrated cap band with a crusher style crown of the same type and colour material. Mounted to the peak of the cap, is a Kuomintang insignia, constructed of gilded bronze and enamels in the shape of a white enameled