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THB1914 American Soldier's Republic of China Service Decorative Sewn Silk Display
Lot 292
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"In Rememberance of my Service in China / 1912 - 1914"
1914-Dated Early Republic of China Service, American Soldier's Military Service in China Decorative Commemorative Sewn Silk Display / Flag, Very Fine.
The Republic of China (ROC) ruled the Chinese mainland between 1912 and 1949. It was established in January 1912 after the Xinhai Revolution, which overthrew the Qing dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. This Silk Display / Flag measures about 13.25" x 10.25". With heavy embroidery Text reads, "In Remembrance of my Service in China / 1912 1914". Central image shows an eagle clutching a dragon flanked by the flags of the Republic of China and the Qing Empire. Possibly purchased by a member of the U.S. 4th Marine Regiment for service in Northern China. Some wear to the burgundy fabric, small holes and thinning of silk at corners from likely prior display. The gold silk and other sewn portions remain bright and sharp in eye appeal.
1911: China: As the Tongmenghui-led Xinhai Revolution approached, in October an ensign and 10 men tried to enter Wuchang to rescue missionaries but retired on being warned away, and a small landing force guarded American private property and consulate at Hankow. Marines were deployed in November to guard the cable stations at Shanghai; landing forces were sent for protection in Nanking, Chinkiang, Taku and elsewhere.
1912-1941: China: The disorders which began with the overthrow of the dynasty during Kuomintang rebellion in 1912, which were redirected by the invasion of China by Japan, led to demonstrations and landing parties for the protection of U.S. interests in China continuously and at many points from 1912 on to 1941. The guard at Peking and along the route to the sea was maintained until 1941.
In 1927, the United States had 5,670 troops ashore in China and 44 naval vessels in its waters. In 1933 the United States had 3,027 armed men ashore. The protective action was generally based on treaties with China concluded from 1858 to 1901.
1916: China: American forces landed to quell a riot taking place on American property in Nanking. 1917: China: American troops were landed at Chungking to protect American lives during a political crisis.
The Republic of China (ROC) ruled the Chinese mainland between 1912 and 1949. It was established in January 1912 after the Xinhai Revolution, which overthrew the Qing dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. Its government moved to Taipei in December 1949 due to the Kuomintang's defeat in the Chinese Civil War. The Republic's first president, Sun Yat-sen, served only briefly before handing over the position to Yuan Shikai, leader of the Beiyang Army. Sun's party, then led by Song Jiaoren, won the parliamentary election held in December 1912. Song Jiaoren was assassinated shortly after and the Beiyang Army led by Yuan Shikai maintained full control of the Beiyang government. Between late 1915 and early 1916, Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself as Emperor of China before abdicating due to popular unrest. After Yuan's death in 1916, the authority of the Beiyang government was further weakened by a brief restoration of the Qing dynasty. Cliques in the Beiyang Army claimed their autonomy and clashed with each other during the ensuing Warlord Era.
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