China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Distinguished Service Order, Ii Class Archive 98mm in length

98mm in length

insignia in bronze gilt with red

Navy Occupation Service Medal

10 mm x 46

China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Distinguished Service Order, Ii Class Archive 98mm in lengthInstituted in 1943. Two piece construction, in gilt metal with red, white and purple enamels, number impressed "6288" on the reverse, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 66. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon with pinback, accompanied by its 35. 7 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Force Distinguished Service Order was instituted on April 8, 1943 and awarded for