Order of the Striped Tiger, II Class Sash Badge
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China, Republic. An Order of the Striped Tiger, II Class, c.1915
(文虎勳章). (Wen-Hu). Instituted 1912. Military Division. Of Chinese manufacture, consisting of 2nd Class sash badge in silver with eight arms composed of five rays representing the colours of the Chinese Republic, obverse centre with silver gilt sun burst displaying 2 separately affixed stars denoting a 2nd Class award, with large enameled tiger at centre affixed by post, large green enameled laurel suspension with red enamel ribbon, measuring 745 mm (w) x 110 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension and horizontally pierced ring), with enamel wear and flak to centre background enamel, with fine original silk sash with 2nd Class colours, with large rosette and bronze gilt length adjustment bar, overall very fine.
This Order was instituted by President Yuan Shih-Kai on December 6, 1912. It was conferred upon Chinese and foreign military personnel in recognition of meritorious service during war and peace. It became obsolete in 1928.
The reverse features Chinese characters.
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