It seems that nothing is known for certain about this order.
Even its official name.
In the center of the medallion two hieroglyphs
赤胆 - lit. Red Belly/Guts (idiom) [赤 - sincere and loyal 胆 - bold and courageous]
赤胆忠心 /chìdǎnzhōngxīn/ lit. red-bellied devotion (idiom); whole-hearted...
china warlords awards and decorations
chinese medal with golden lion
chinese order of extreme bravery
chinese order of golden lion
order of extreme bravery
order of golden lion
北洋政府赤胆勳章
忠勇勳章
民国九年赤胆奖章
民国九年赤胆银质镶珐琅勋章
民国北洋时期(段祺瑞)赤胆奖章
民国北洋时期赤胆勋章
赤胆勳章
金狮勋章
