民国三十二年孔兼（祥熙）部长就职十週年纪念银章。中央造币厂分桂林厂。 面：孔祥熙半身像朝正前方；上方中字：中华民国三十二年十一月孔兼部长就职十周年纪念。反面：两朵玫瑰花，空首布图案居中。铸压锐利，底板有明显的模具抛光痕迹，通体闪闪发光。华丽币缘边框，浅色包浆，以金色和绿色为主。此奖章鲜少面市，值得注目。<p><p>
纪念孔祥熙（1880--1967）所铸，他的一生中担任过许多重要角色，如中华民国南京国民政府主席（1935 - 1939）以及国民政府财政部长（1933-1944）。个人而言，他的家谱可以追溯到孔子，他是其第 75 代孙子。这枚特殊勳章，以及其他本次呈献的同版，都曾经是孔本人所有，现在由他的后人委託拍卖，饶有趣味。
CHINA. 10th Anniversary of Kong Xiangxi as Minister of Finance Silver Medal, Year 32 (1943). Guilin Mint. PCGS MS-64. YCM-47. Diameter: 37mm. Obverse: Facing bust of Kong Xiangxi; in Chinese above: "Tenth Anniversary of the Inauguration of Kong Xiangxi Minister in November of Year 32 of the Republic of China;" floral scroll below; all within circular meander pattern; Reverse: Ancient spade money piece; rosette to left and right; all within circular meander pattern. A sharply struck medal with significant die polish in the fields that results is sparkling luster throughout. Lightly toned, mostly in gold and green shades that appears around the ornamental borders. A choice example of this <strong>VERY RAR</strong><strong>E</strong> medal that hardly ever makes an appearance on the market.<p><em>
Struck to honor Kong Xiangxi (1880-1967) who, during his working life, held very prominent roles, such as the President of the Nanjing National Government of the Republic of China (1935-1939) as well the Minister of Finance of the National Government (1933-1944). It is the latter role for which the present medal was issued. On a personal level, his family tree is traced back to Confucius, he being a 75th generation grandson. This specific medal, along with the others offered in the sale, are particularly poignant, as they were once owned by Kong himself and are now being consigned by members of his family.</em>
From the Family of H.H. Kung (Kong Xiangxi).
