(1936) Medal LM-965A Silver MS(PCGS#521767)

May 2022 Hong Kong World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

54485

等级

AU Details

价格

114,105

详细说明

(t) CHINA. Chang Hsueh-liang/Officer Training Silver Medal, ND (1936). PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, AU Details. L&M-965A; Kann pl. 192; KMX-M535; WS-0112A; Barac-232 (though listed as instituted 1928). Diameter: 33mm. Obverse: Bust facing slightly left in military attire; Reverse: four character legend within wreath. Edge: Mounted clasp at the top, with light beige ribbon attached with blue stitched lettering. Given the presence of hiragana on the ribbon, it clearly does not appear to have an original connection to the medal and, given Chang's antipathy toward the Japanese, could have been placed there after the fact in jest of his opposition. Lightly toned, with a mostly gray nature and some subtle olive hints. Very little evidence at all of handling is noted. Chang Hsueh-liang (Zhang Xueliang) was an instrumental figure in ending the Chinese Civil War, accommodating communist rule, and presenting a united front in opposition to the Japanese occupation. As such, he was one of the great heroes of Chinese 20th century history. This type was presented to graduates of Chang's officer training school in Xian in June 1936. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. 民國二十五年張學良紀念銀章。 直徑：33 毫米。正面：身著軍裝，胸像略微偏左；反面：禾穗內的四個字符。邊緣：頂部連扣環，淺米色絲帶飾有藍色縫線字樣。綬帶有寫平假名，它顯然與獎章沒有原始關聯，並且考慮到張對當時日本的反感，可能是日後開玩笑地將平假名寫上。淡淡的色調，大部分是灰色的，帶有一些微妙的橄欖色。經手痕跡甚少。 張學良是結束中國內戰、適應共產主義統治和建立統一戰線反對日本佔領的重要人物。因此，他是中國20世紀歷史上的偉大英雄之一。 1936 年 6 月，該獎章被贈送予西安常氏軍官培訓學校的畢業生。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $27.75 / maximum $538.40). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.