Order of the Double Dragon, Type II, II Class, III Grade Star
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SKU: 01.CHN.0102.212.01.001
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Multi-piece construction, eight-pointed silver star base, the centrepiece in silver gilt with blue enamels and a large red bead in the centre, the smaller bead in the single eight-pointed star designating the grade has been lost to time, vertical pinback, centrepiece insignia has been turned 180 degrees versus its eight-pointed star base, traces of gilt remain, chipping and loss evident in the blue enamels.
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, III Grade was conferred upon I rank Counselors, Military Generals, and Consul-Generals.
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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