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。 正面孔祥熙正面像，汉字在上，中华民国二十三年十一月，是孔祥熙就职的日期。反面布币图案，两侧有花。与上一枚拍品几乎相同。底板光芒四射，柔美粉彩色包浆。纪念孔祥熙 (1880 - 1967)任职中华民国南京国民政府行政院长 (1935 - 1939) 及财政部长 (1933 - 1944)。孔祥熙为孔子后代，是第 75 代孙。此纪念章与本场拍卖的其他拍品一样，因曾为孔祥熙本人旧藏而更添趣味。现由后人委託予拍卖。
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. Almost identical to the previous lot, a <strong>VERY RARE</strong> piece displaying vibrant flash in the fields and soft pastel toning highlights.<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><p> From the Family of H.H. Kung (Kong Xiangxi).
