Vintage 1972 Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek 84th Birthday Commemorative Medal

Up for auction is a rare historical commemorative medal issued in 1972 (Republic of China Year 61) to celebrate the 84th birthday of President Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石 / Chiang Chung-cheng).

Key Features:

• Obverse: Detailed raised bust portrait of Chiang Kai-shek in military uniform, classic profile facing forward – iconic leader image from the ROC era.
• Reverse: Traditional Chinese inidiocyions including "恭祝總統蔣公華誕" (Respectfully Celebrating President Chiang's Birthday), "萬壽無疆" (Long Life Without End), and Republic of China Year 61 dating (民國61年). Gold-plated finish with elegant seal-idiocy style characters.
• Material: Gold-plated metal (likely aluminum or brass base with bright gold plating – non-magnetic, lightweight, typical for these military-issued pieces). Not a circulating coin – purely commemorative.
• Historical Context: Issued during Chiang Kai-shek's later years in Taiwan (he was born October 31, 1887, so 1972 marked his 84th/85th birthday by Chinese reckoning). These were distributed as morale-boosting tokens within ROC military/government circles. Highly collectible among Taiwan/Chinese history enthusiasts, Chiang Kai-shek memorabilia collectors, and Asian exonumia specialists.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with strong gold plating, minimal wear, nice luster – photos show actual item (light surface marks typical for age, no major damage, scratches, or dents). Please review all provided photos for exact details.

Size: Approximately 40 mm diameter.

A genuine piece of mid-20th-century Republic of China (Taiwan) history – perfect addition to any collection of Chiang Kai-shek items, ROC medals, Asian political memorabilia, or military exonumia. Scarce survivor from the era!