Order of Wen-Hu

Order of Wen-Hu
Awarded by Republic of China
Country  Republic of China
Eligibility Military personnel
Status Inactive

The Order of Wen-Hu (English – The Order of the Striped Tiger) was an award for military or naval service awarded by the Republic of China. It was issued in five classes. The badge showed a striped tiger in natural colours on a central medallion.[1] During World War I, a large number of Chinese served with both the Chinese Labour Corps and the Royal Army Medical Corps, and many British officers, particularly in those two corps, received the order.[2] The majority were issued in February 1920.[2]

Notable recipients

References

  1. "Encyclopedia Americana" 20. Americana Corp. 1951. p. 767. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Chinese Awards and Decorations". worcestershireregiment.com. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Decorations Conferred". London Gazette. March 22, 1921. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
  4. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31783. p. 1938. 13 February 1920. Retrieved 28 August 2010.