China, Republic; United States. A Cbi U.s. Chinese Combat & Training Command Expert Gunner Badge Buy Now winged arrow patinated

winged arrow patinated

indicating that Schmidt entered military service in 1906 and served with a number of units on the Eastern Front of the First World War

with additional staining in the armpits

postmarked "BEDFORD ST"

Clasp KENYA (slip-on) in silver

China, Republic; United States. A Cbi U.s. Chinese Combat & Training Command Expert Gunner Badge Buy Now winged arrow patinatedEnglish Language Version. Two piece construction, in bronze, unmarked, illustrating a series of small bumps pebbling in the centre with emanating rays, mounted to a twelve pointed base, all of which represent the Chinese sun, measuring 41 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, suspended from a 44. 3 mm (w) x 23. 5 mm (h) hanger inscribed "EXPERT GUNNER U. S. A. CHINA", exhibiting contact marks and spotting, better than very fine.