China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction Archive along with a single rivet

along with a single rivet affixed to the underside of the clip where it rest against the body of the patch

pages 191–224 of “Deutsche Luftwacht” (German Air Guard)

It is a copy of the “Völkischer Beobachter” (National Observer)

Footnote: William E

The United States section expands to include the various clasps and devices issued for the American version of the award

China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Auction Archive along with a single rivetInstituted 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