China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 3Rd Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1910

( 双龙宝星). (Shuānglóng Bǎoxīng). Instituted by Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. 1900-1912 Issue. Of typical period Chinese manufacture, consisting of an eight armed multirayed star in silver, obverse centre presenting a pronounced central blue stone with pink coral bead denoting 3rd grade, with light blue enamel background and elongated flanking silver dragons, with 'Thunder Cloud' suspension, measuring 76.5 mm (w) x 84 mm (h - inclusive of integral suspension), with arms slightly concave, minor enamel loss, with mid 20th century ribbon, very fine.

Footnote: Awarded to translators and military officers of the fourth and fifth tiers.

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