China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction Archive 1944 – Anti-Partisan fights during

1944 – Anti-Partisan fights during disengagements

An Imperial Bavarian Group of Four - Mounted as originally worn German style

Footnote: Wellesley Everett Leard was born on February 16 (some say 15)

While on Coastal Command

China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction Archive 1944 – Anti-Partisan fights duringInstituted 1943. A large silver gilt eight pointed star, each arm composed of a cluster of eight individuals smooth rays, overlaid by a smaller silver eight point star with clusters of seven beaded rays, suspended from a gilt cloud which is suspended from a ball tipped five point star, obverse center presenting a red enameled field with nine stars denoting a first class award, with an outer blue enamel ring with nine clouds in white enamels, reverse