{"product_id":"china-wwi-victory-commemorative-medal-order-1918-xu-shichang-brass-reproduction","title":"China WWI Victory Commemorative Medal Order 1918 Xu Shichang Brass – Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWWI China Victory Commemorative Medal (1918) — Republic of China — reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003emodern reproduction (reproduction)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the historic Republic of China “Victory Commemoration” medal dated \u003cstrong\u003eYear 7 of the Republic (1918)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A striking display piece that commemorates China’s role in World War I and honors the thousands of Chinese workers who supported the Allied war effort overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring World War I, large numbers of Chinese laborers were recruited to support the Allied forces in Europe. Often called the \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Labour Corps\u003c\/strong\u003e, they performed essential and dangerous work—building roads and trenches, handling logistics, repairing equipment, and later clearing unexploded ordnance and recovering remains after the war. Their contribution came with heavy sacrifice, and it also reflected China’s difficult struggle for international recognition in the postwar era.\u003cbr\u003eThis medal is remembered today as a symbol of that contribution and the historical memory shared with countries such as France and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e crossed flags motif (Republic of China era symbolism)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e central inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“纪念战胜”\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Commemorating Victory”) with surrounding date and issuing authority referencing \u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePresident Xu Shichang\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~41 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRibbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-color striped ribbon (as shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e pin-back style (ready to display \/ wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532317307074,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A9445_ef6e33a9-a28a-431f-a089-c3e83a73bccb.jpg?v=1785747808","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/china-wwi-victory-commemorative-medal-order-1918-xu-shichang-brass-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}