China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941 GTRexclude 5 mm (h) inclusive of

5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension

with separation evident in the stitching where the sweatband butts the visor

Clarke was awarded the Victoria Cross

He had four children

making himself eligible for service

China, Republic. An Order of the Brilliant Star, II Class Grand Cordon Set, c. 1941 GTRexclude 5 mm (h) inclusive of(, 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