Order of the Double Dragon, Type II, I Class, III Grade Star
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SKU: 01.CHN.0102.206.01.001
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Central engraved pale coral, upper coral missing.
This Order was instituted by Emperor Kuangsi in recognition of exceptional service to the throne and the Qing court. Originally, it was only awarded to foreigners, but in 1908 it was expanded to include Chinese citizens as well.
The I Class, III Grade was conferred upon Ministers, General Ministers, and I rank Diplomatic Envoys.
The Republic of China replaced the Imperial Orders following its establishment in 1912.
The obverse Manchu inscriptions translate to "Great", "Great Qing", "Empire [or] Country", and "Class". The obverse Chinese characters translate to "Imperial [or] Emperor", "To Award", "Double", "Dragon", and "Precious", or "Imperially Awarded Double Dragon Precious Star".
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