As I believe these poorly-made pieces to be Communist Block (China?) awards, I am posting them here for identification, please.
All appear to be made of copper.
The first (upper left) pin-back award shows two male faces in profile with reddish enamel (paint?) around the stars and, in addition to Chinese (?) characters is dated 1954 on the reverse;
The second (lower left) pin-back award has the outer portions of the obverse finished in a dark green enamel or paint, also with character lettering on the reverse (but no date);
The third 10-pointed star - the central 5-point star being finished in a reddish enamel or paint - depicts at the center a soldier and the Communist hammer and sickle symbol at the top. The reverse bears the date "1947". The pin is missing from the reverse ribbon suspender device;
The fourth award is in the shape of a Maltese Cross the arms of which are enameled (painted?) in an off-white color, with the representation of a horseback rider slaying a serpent or dragon at the center. The suspension device is of two metal pieces (the upper with a fastening pin) joined by a coarse type of ribbon. No markings.
Any and all assistance in identifying these will be appreciated.
Thanks and regards,
John
All appear to be made of copper.
The first (upper left) pin-back award shows two male faces in profile with reddish enamel (paint?) around the stars and, in addition to Chinese (?) characters is dated 1954 on the reverse;
The second (lower left) pin-back award has the outer portions of the obverse finished in a dark green enamel or paint, also with character lettering on the reverse (but no date);
The third 10-pointed star - the central 5-point star being finished in a reddish enamel or paint - depicts at the center a soldier and the Communist hammer and sickle symbol at the top. The reverse bears the date "1947". The pin is missing from the reverse ribbon suspender device;
The fourth award is in the shape of a Maltese Cross the arms of which are enameled (painted?) in an off-white color, with the representation of a horseback rider slaying a serpent or dragon at the center. The suspension device is of two metal pieces (the upper with a fastening pin) joined by a coarse type of ribbon. No markings.
Any and all assistance in identifying these will be appreciated.
Thanks and regards,
John
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