This commemorative medal features the raised relief portrait of He Long (贺龙), one of China’s Ten Marshals.
Obverse Characteristics:
Portrait: He Long in military uniform, with visible insignias and decorations.
Chinese inscription (贺龙): His name, He Long, engraved to the left of the portrait.
Dates (1896-1969): Indicating his birth and death years.
Raised edge: Protects the image and inscriptions.
Brief History of He Long:
He Long (1896-1969) was a prominent military commander of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and one of the founders of China’s communist army.
He played a key role in the Chinese Civil War and the War of Resistance Against Japan.
In 1955, he was awarded the title of Marshal of the People’s Republic of China for his contributions to the revolution.
He became a victim of political persecution during the Cultural Revolution, which led to his downfall and eventual death in 1969.
Possible Origin of the Medal:
This medal appears to be part of a commemorative series dedicated to China’s Ten Marshals, issued to honor their historical legacy. It is similar to other medals featuring portraits of figures like Chen Yi and other military leaders.
Reverse:
Chinese inscription:
The central part of the medal features the inscription "中华人民共和国元帅", which translates as "Marshal of the People's Republic of China".
At the bottom, the inscription "一九五五" translates as "1955", and indicates the year.
Symbols and Design:
In the center is a large five-pointed star, a common symbol of communism and the Chinese military.
The star is surrounded by wheat or laurel branches, a design that often represents military honor and glory.
Possible origin:
Given the year 1955, this medal likely commemorates the establishment of the title of Marshal of the People's Republic of China that year when the Chinese government awarded military ranks to distinguished leaders of the People's Liberation Army.
It is probably part of a series honoring the ten marshals of China, including Chen Yi, whose portrait appears on the obverse.
Medal characteristics
Material: made of a metal:Golden Bath.
Diameter: While it cannot be measured directly from the image, it appears to be similar in size to a collectible or commemorative coin.
Edges: It has a raised edge, which helps protect the image and inscriptions.
Purpose: This is a commemorative medal, probably issued in honor of Chen Yi for his role in Chinese history, possibly by the Chinese government or an institution dedicated to historical memory.
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