China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal GTRexclude dated 25/26 August of 1904

dated 25/26 August of 1904

signing his Attestation Paper on September 1

With full length of original watered silk sash ribbon

The picture postcard shows several soldiers swearing the soldier’s oath to an army unit flag

A Political Cap Eagle

China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal GTRexclude dated 25/26 August of 1904Instituted in 1945. In silvered and gilt metal with red enamels, measuring 36 mm in diameter, very light contact, intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal was instituted on June 14, 1945 and awarded for 180 flight hours or 60 missions.