Order of the Double Dragon, Type II, II Class, I Grade Star

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SKU: 01.CHN.0102.208.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1100+ USD

  • Order of the Double Dragon, Type II, II Class, I Grade Star

Estimated market value:

$1100+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    China
  • Composition
    Silver/Gilt/Coral/Enamelled
  • Size
    92.5mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 39, Catalogue 74, June 11 2015.

History


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 II Class, I Grade was conferred upon II 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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