{"product_id":"chinese-shanghai-air-defense-medal-badge-gold-tone-soviet-pilot-assistance-repro-replica","title":"Chinese Shanghai Air Defense Medal Badge Gold Tone Soviet Pilot Assistance Repro Replica","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eGold-tone reproduction of the Chinese Shanghai Air Defense commemorative medal badge, inspired by the historic “自由的新上海” \/ “Free New Shanghai” medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eThis piece features a bold radiating starburst body, a raised red star at the top, and a detailed central city scene with buildings, bridge, water, industrial structures, wings, and a handshake motif. The gold-tone finish gives it a striking ceremonial appearance, while the reverse has a functional pin-back attachment for display or costume use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eHistorical background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eThis design is associated with the Shanghai Air Defense Medal, a rare early People’s Republic of China military-related decoration connected with the defense of Shanghai in the early 1950s. The medal is historically linked to Soviet assistance after Nationalist air raids against Shanghai. Soviet pilots, anti-aircraft artillery personnel, radar units, searchlight teams, and support staff helped strengthen the city’s air-defense system and train Chinese personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eThe Chinese inscription “自由的新上海” means “Free New Shanghai,” reflecting the post-1949 historical language used for the city. The wings and handshake motif symbolize air-defense cooperation and Sino-Soviet military assistance during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eCollector references describe silver examples as having been awarded to Soviet air-defense personnel who assisted China, while gold versions were extremely rare and associated with senior command-level presentation. This item is a modern gold-tone reproduction made for collection and display, not an original issued award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eThis replica has strong display appeal for collectors of Chinese military history, Shanghai history, Sino-Soviet cooperation items, aviation memorabilia, Cold War-era badges, and historical reproduction medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eItem details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eType: Reproduction \/ replica collector medal badge\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eTheme: Shanghai Air Defense \/ Soviet assistance \/ Sino-Soviet cooperation\u003cbr data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eMaterial: Gold-tone metal\u003cbr data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eDesign: Red star, Shanghai skyline, bridge, wings, handshake, and starburst rays\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eBack: Pin back\u003cbr data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2177\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize: approx. 53 mm diameter \/ 5.3 cm \/ 2.09 in\u003cbr data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eWeight: approx. 44.5 g \/ 1.57 oz\u003cbr data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eQuantity: 1 piece\u003cbr data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eCondition: New made reproduction with bright gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2522\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: this is a reproduction collector piece, not an original 1950s issued medal, government award, or antique military decoration. It is gold-tone metal, not solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262203834538,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A0127.jpg?v=1777397986","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/chinese-shanghai-air-defense-medal-badge-gold-tone-soviet-pilot-assistance-repro-replica","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}