China, Republic. Danzhou State Founding Medal With Case Auction Archive Regiment 919 of the 709th

Regiment 919 of the 709th Grenadier Division

on loop for suspension (marked “W&S” for “Wagner & Sohn

11 mm (w) x 49

incorporating an ornate stylized "shell" design on both sides of the handle

the backplate maker marked “C

China, Republic. Danzhou State Founding Medal With Case Auction Archive Regiment 919 of the 709thA bronze medal, obverse featuring two plants stemming from 6 oclock, with a silvered inscription in the center, the reverse presents a Chinese inscription, measures 30. 10mm (w) x 33. 80mm (h), weighs 17. 3 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with hook and eye suspension on reverse, very dark paina, wear to silver on obverse, overall very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a black lacquered case with Chinese