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Auction: 22001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 618

China, Republic, Defence of Hankow 1938 'Fatman Dollar', the coin itself impressed 'Hankow 1938', pierced with dual ring suspension, very fine

As per the image held by the Imperial War Museum (IWM Q 93332):

'Sir George Moss KBE (HBM Consul-General, Hankow) presents General Yen Silver Chinese Dollar Medals (engraved Hankow 1938) as appreciation of the British Concession for the assistance rendered by the Royal Navy during the Defence of Hankow. The officer receiving his medal is proably Lieutenant Commander E Neville (CO of GNAT). Behind are Mr Markham (Manager of Arnold's Trading Co.), Rear Admiral Holt (SNO YANGTSE), Paymaster Commander Phrophit and Captain Saunders.'

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Sold for
£1,600

Starting price
£520