China, Republic; United States. A Cbi U.s. Chinese Combat & Training Command Expert Gunner Badge United Republic of with a narrow pocket set

with a narrow pocket set into the lower right breast flap

based in Greifswald then Barth

Bartels' work achieved "quasi-official" status in Nazi Germany

the obverse medallion features a white star on a blue enamel field surrounded by the inscription NESCIT OCCASUM (It Knows No Decline)

Contained in original cardboard box with a textured maroon exterior featuring the design of the badge on the lid and "21" painted on the edge of the lid

China, Republic; United States. A Cbi U.s. Chinese Combat & Training Command Expert Gunner Badge United Republic of with a narrow pocket setEnglish 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.