Republic of China (Taiwan): 忠勤勳章 the Order of...

Republic of China (Taiwan): 忠勤勳章 the Order of Loyalty and Diligence, breast badge, gilt and enamel eight pointed star, the angles occupied by flames alternating with groups of three rays, the centre with a enamelled square displaying a sword lying on an open book, all surmounted by a pawlonia leaf supporting the loose ring suspension, reverse numbered 00160, pin back ribbon of blue with fine white stripes, leaf slightly bent causing loss to enamel, otherwise good very fine.