{"title":"Asia-China (Imperial)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-military-order-of-the-dragoon-to-us-commander-gibbons-w2356","title":"A Military Order Of The Dragoon To U.s. Commander Gibbons","description":"The Military Order of the Dragoon to U.S. Commander Gibbons; Blackened bronze with gilt, (J.H. GIBBONS. COMMANDER. UNITED STATES NAVY. No 1240.). Naming is engraved on the reverse. Swivel suspension, period substitute ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked \"WHITEHEAD \u0026amp; HOAG CO PAT. APPL'D. FOR\" on the pinback, scuffing on the reverse, near extremely fine. Accompanied by fifteen pages with copies of his Officers Service Records, a Service Record List from the United States Navy, three Reproduction Photographs (101 mm x 151 mm each), along with assorted research papers\n \nFootnote: John Henry Gibbons was born on January 7, 1859 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was to have a long and distinguished career with the United States Navy but its wasn't to be without controversy. He was appointed Cadet Midshipman, Fifth District of Michigan on September 18, 1875 and was one of the oldest graduates of the Naval Academy, graduating in 1879. He was detached from the Academy and was waiting for orders on June 10, 1879, then assigned to the U.S.S. Adams, a single screw, wooden-hull, bark-rigged steamer, on August 12th. He returned to the Academy on May 2, 1881 and was promoted to Midshipman on June 10th, ordered detached from the Academy and waiting for orders on June 15th, before being assigned to the U.S.S. New Hampshire on August 19th. He was then assigned to the U.S.S. Jamestown on January 5, 1882, promoted to Ensign (Junior Grade) on March 3, 1883 and promoted to Ensign on June 26, 1884. He was ordered detached and waiting for orders on March 2, 1885, assigned to the Naval Observatory on May 18th, then to the Naval Academy on September 1st. Ensign Gibbons was assigned to the U.S.S. Constellation on May 20, 1886, the returned to the Academy on September 1st. Two years later, he was ordered detached and waiting for orders on September 1, 1888 and assigned six days afterwards to the U.S.S. Mohican on September 7th. Gibbons was transferred to the U.S.S. Vandalia on January 14, 1889 and would face a near death experience two months later. He almost lost his life in a massive hurricane in Apia, Samoa on March 16th, on which Gibbons was serving aboard the Vandalia as a junior officer. It was \"the severest disaster which has befallen the Navy in recent years\" to quote the annual report of the Secretary of the Navy for that period. During the hurricane, Gibbons and some of his shipmates went up the mast and formed a human wind-sail, in an effort to prevent the vessel from being driven ashore. The elements were too much for them, with the U.S.S. Vandalia and another ship, the U.S.S. Trenton being wrecked. They were described as \"two of the best of the old wooden fleet\". Native Samoans assisted the Naval Personnel ashore, with much of the armament and equipment of the two vessels being saved. In addition, the U.S.S. Nipsic was run ashore, to save her from destruction. Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, U.S. Navy, Commanding the Pacific station, reported the disaster to the Navy Department. The gallantry and fortitude displayed by Kimberly, his officers and men, at the time of the disaster, called forth the warmest commendations of the Department. A little over two months after his near death experience, Gibbons was ordered detached and assigned to the U.S.S. Adams on May 28th. On July 16, 1890, he was ordered detached and assigned to temporary duty on the U.S.S. Independence. He received preparatory orders, for assignment to the U.S.S. Nipsic on July 31st but those orders were revoked and he was ordered detached from the U.S.S. Independence and assigned to Coast Survey on August 9th. He returned to the Naval Academy on August 10, 1891, where he was promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on December 6th. Gibbons was commissioned a Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on April 26, 1892 and assigned to Ordnance Duty at the Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. on September 9th. Twenty-two months later, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Chicago on July 20, 1894. The following year, he was detached and returned home, \"to be ready for sea\" on May 1, 1895, then assigned six weeks later to the U.S.S. Raleigh on June 13th. He was commissioned a Lieutenant on February 28, 1896 and assigned to the Assistant Secretary's Office on April 8, 1897. Gibbon was transferred to the U.S.S. Newark on May 21, 1898 and saw service in Cuban waters, during the Battle of Manzanillo and the bombardment of Morro Castle. In early 1899, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Massachusetts on February 18th, where he was to serve for almost eight months, before being transferred to the U.S.S. Brooklyn on October 8th. While with the U.S.S. Brooklyn, Gibbons was to see action in the Philippines in 1888-1889 and in China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. He was transferred to the U.S.S. Oregon on May 4, 1901, returned home and waited for orders on June 24th, before being assigned to the Branch Hydrographic Office in Buffalo, New York on August 5th. It was at this office that hydrographic surveys were conducted, which is the science of measurement and description of features which affect maritime navigation, marine construction, dredging, etc. He was in Buffalo at the same time as the Pan-American Expedition, the World's Fair that was held between May 1st and November 2nd. Gibbons was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence on November 11th and commissioned a Lieutenant Commander on February 9, 1902. He was named Commander of the U.S.S. Dolphin on June 11, 1903 and held the post with that ship until November 1905. The U.S.S. Dolphin was used by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. Gibbons was Lieutenant Commander, as part of the Review of the North Atlantic Fleet of the United States Navy in 1905. He was ordered detached and returned home, waiting for orders on November 20, 1905. He was placed on duty as Lieutenant Commander, taking the position of Naval Attache in London, England, via passage from New York on December 16th. The following year, he was appointed Naval Attache to the Minister to Sweden and Norway on June 7, 1906, for the Coronation of King Haakon and Queen Maud at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on June 22, 1906. Six months later, Gibbons was commissioned a Commander on Christmas Day, December 25, 1906. He was named Aide to Rear-Admiral Charles H. Stockton at the Conference of the International Prize Court in London, England on July 29, 1908. He was ordered detached on relief on June 13, 1909, in order to command the cruiser U.S.S. Charleston via St. Petersburg and the Siberian Route to Woosung, China on July 21st or to Chefoo (now Yangtai), China on July 31st. He was ordered detached when out of commission (U.S.S. Charleston) and returned home, waiting for orders on October 8, 1910, followed by his commissioning to Captain on October 20th. Three weeks later, he was placed on duty as a Member of the General Board in Washington, D.C. on November 10th. Gibbons was called into Washington on temporary duty frequently throughout his career. He was ordered detached from the General Board on May 15, 1911 and placed on duty for three years as Superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland from 1911 to 1914. He was ordered detached upon relief on February 7, 1914, to the U.S.S. Michigan for passage and departed on the 9th, in order to fall in with the U.S.S. Louisiana, where he was to take command of that vessel, reporting for duty on February 16th. Now, at the age of 55, he was named Commander of the U.S.S. Utah, taking passage from New York on April 23, 1914, for Mexico. By the end of June 1914, the battleship U.S.S. Utah steamed back to the New York Navy Yard, with the exploits of the bombardment and the taking of Vera Cruz, Mexico in April vividly ingrained in the minds of the American people. Gibbons had headed the landing party of marines and bluejackets. A few days after arriving in New York, Captain Gibbons thirty-five year career in the Navy ended, as he was transferred to the retired list on June 30th, retiring in early July. He had been \"plucked\" or forcibly retired by the board of five rear admirals known as the Selection Board of Retirement, thus becoming a \"cause celebre\" of the peacetime Navy. Captain Gibbons' fight to obtain reinstatement to active duty was aided by former President Theodore Roosevelt, the noted war correspondent Richard Harding Davis and others, resulting as Davis had predicted in the \"plucking\" of the \"Plucking Board\" itself. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Delano Roosevelt, named by Secretary Josephus Daniels to head a commission of inquiry and to recommend a new retirement plan to Congress, was instrumental in bringing this about. At the time he was \"plucked\", Gibbons boasted a brilliant record ashore and afloat. The official reason given by Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight, one of the board members, for the \"plucking\" of Captain Gibbons was that he had \"added absolutely nothing to the efficiency of the Navy, but detracted from efficiency.\" The House Naval Committee heard other \"unofficial\" reasons which had to do with the naval officer's \"English accent\" and his presumed \"airs\" and social activities. This developed criticism had centered around whether he had returned from his tour of duty in London with an \"English accent\", with \"English clothes\" and with a retinue of English servants. However, the questions were never satisfactorily answered. Gibbon was quoted as saying: \"I belong -- or did belong -- to a service wherein all orders must be obeyed without question. It does not make a man want to cheer when he finds himself suddenly cut off from his lifework. But that is part of the game.\" It was in vain that Theodore Roosevelt stated that Gibbons was \"in every position a man of marked efficiency -- one of the most useful men in the Navy\", and that \"from the standpoint of the country, I regret very greatly that there is danger of our losing his services.\" In a letter to the New York Times, in which he embodied the aforementioned quotations from a letter written to him by Colonel Roosevelt, Richard Harding Davis, the noted war correspondent, who had come from Mexico on the U.S.S. Utah, vigorously defended Captain Gibbons' \"practically unimpeachable record\", and wrote \"This year the 'Plucking Board' has eliminated officers of such value to the service that hereafter undoubtedly the 'Plucking Board' itself will be eliminated.\" Three years later, after the furor of the \"Plucking\" episode had died down, Captain Gibbons was recalled for service, as the United States had officially entered the First World War on April 6, 1917. He returned to active duty the following day, April 7th, reporting to the First Naval District, Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, for duty as Commander of Naval Forces of the First Naval District effective April 9, 1917. He held that post for five months, before accepting temporary duty, reporting to the Director of Naval Intelligence, Bureau of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department in Washington, D.C. on September 17th. Two months after arriving in Washington, he was further directed, to be detached and on duty as a Naval Attache in Buenos Aires, Argentina, arriving to take the post on November 13th. He would remain in Argentina for the remainder of the war and then some, totaling twenty-nine months, his term ending on April 15, 1920. He was posted to the Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department in Washington, D,C. on May 22, 1920, returning home and relieved of all active duty on July 31st. During his Naval career, Gibbons was entitled to the following campaign medals: the Spanish Campaign Medal (No. 335, while with the U.S.S. Newark, approved on May 13, 1908), the West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal), the Philippine Campaign Medal (No. 90, while with the U.S.S. Brooklyn and General Alava, approved on May 13, 1908), the China Relief Expedition Medal (No. 100, while Commander of the U.S.S. Brooklyn), the Mexican Service Medal and the WWI Victory Medal. In addition, he was named to the Military Order of the Dragon, as evidenced by the Medal presented here. The Order was established by officers of the China Relief Expedition assembled in Peking, just prior to the reduction of the expeditionary force, creating an organized society designed to perpetuate the associations formed during the expedition. Meetings of officers were held October 1st. 2nd and 3rd, 1900, resulting in the adoption of a name for the society, a constitution, officers, etc. It was expected that this society would, in years to come, have a standing and historical interest similar to the well-known Aztec Society and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Its alliance with other kindred societies of other nations would undoubtedly tend to preserve acquaintance and friendships, which might otherwise be lost, and keep open the door for very desirable friendly exchanges, of a social and professional nature, with foreign officers. Interestingly enough, in a strange quirk, he was named to the Military Order of the Carabao, which was one of the most unique organizations associated with American military history. It was founded in 1900, to counter and satirize the very \"pompous\" perceived Order of the Dragon, which was founded by those who had defeated the short-lived Boxer uprising in China. Upon retirement, Captain Gibbons advised the Navy Department that his usual residence was 2029 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.. He was a married man, his wife being Maude Ely Gibbons. In later years, he maintained a winter home in Palm Beach, Florida and was active in local affairs. He was named a Member of the Board of Directors of the Everglades Club in 1930. Both he and his wife had entertained at dinner dances as late as 1938. Captain Gibbons died from pulmonary congestion with chronic degenerative myocarditis on December 22, 1944, at his winter home in Palm Beach, at the age of 85. Gibbons' Florida funeral service was held in his home on the 24th, the honorary pallbearers including Sumner Welles, former Under-Secretary of State, Rear Admiral Walter S. Anderson, Captain Cyrus R. Miller, George E. Kent, Arthur Graham Glasgow, Dr. Leland Eggleston Cofer, Dr. Leonard Sanford, Harry Pelham Ribbins and Dr. Hobart E. Warren. Summer Welles described his friend of thirty years this way: \"I know of no man for whom naval officers had higher regard or who had a higher standing with the United States Navy.\" His body was forwarded to Washington, D.C., where a second funeral service was held at 2:00 PM at the National Cathedral on Thursday, December 28, 1944, followed by his interment in Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington County, Virginia.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109879894293,"sku":"W2356","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_06_cc5103b0-581b-460b-b938-07b63aa04a35.jpg?v=1692841886"},{"product_id":"a-french-made-order-of-the-golden-grain-w1640","title":"A French Made Order Of The Golden Grain","description":"A French Made Order of the Golden Grain - Third Class neck badge, in silver gilt and enamels, 45mm (smaller then usual neck badge), suspended from an ornate suspension and ribbon loop (with French boar’s head hallmark), while ring is marked AC (A. 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Of local manufacture in silver with eight hand etched rays, each with gilded recesses, centre consisting of two dragons circling a clear cabochon and red coral above, gilt Chinese characters surround, 'Thunder Cloud' suspension, including a hand filed elongated loop, measuring 53.5 mm (w) x 61 mm (h - inclusive of integral suspension), on period ribbon with silver gilt catches, suspension ring bent, otherwise very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123605197077,"sku":"EG481","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m18-1166.jpg?v=1692875804"},{"product_id":"china-qing-dynasty-an-order-of-the-double-dragon-i-class-iii-grade-c1905-eg1591","title":"China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, I Class, Iii Grade, C.1905","description":"\u003cp\u003e(双龙宝星). (Shuānglóng Bǎoxīng). Instituted by the Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. Type II (1900- 1912 Issue). In silver, consisting of eight arms, each composed of clusters of individual rays, obverse centre medallion comprised of four concentric rings, the inner ring containing the large central coral stone, the middle ring with silver gilt Manchu inscriptions on the left and Chinese descriptions on the left, the third ring presents a pair of ascending dragons with a setting for a small coral stone at 12 o'clock, the final outer ring with a pattern boarder surrounding the award, the reverse with uncommon, hand engraved slider, measuring 90 mm (w) x 88.5 mm (h), with enamel loss, otherwise very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124763709717,"sku":"EG1591","price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-029421_1.jpg?v=1692879395"},{"product_id":"china-qing-dynasty-an-order-of-the-double-dragon-i-class-iii-grade-sash-badge-c1910-eg1597","title":"China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, I Class, Iii Grade Sash Badge, C.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Shuang Lung Pao Hsing). Instituted in 1882. Type II (1900-1912 Issue). A silver gilt award, consisting of six smooth arms, obverse centre presenting three concentric circles, first presenting a large coral bead denoting I Class, second with two ascending dragons as well as a a small coral bead denoting III Grade, final outer circle consisting of alternating tower and thunder clouds in blue enamel, measuring 44.8 mm (w) x 63.8 mm (h- inclusive of its integral ring), enamel loss, contact marks on the reverse, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124764659989,"sku":"EG1597","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-029486.jpg?v=1692879412"},{"product_id":"china-qing-dynasty-an-imperial-order-of-the-double-dragon-iii-class-ii-grade-c1910-w5284","title":"China, Qing Dynasty. An  Imperial Order Of The Double Dragon, Iii Class, Ii Grade, C.1910","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e(双龙宝星). (Shuānglóng Bǎoxīng). Instituted by the Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. Type II (1900- 1912 Issue). Type II. In silver, consisting of eight arms, each composed of clusters of individual rays, obverse centre medallion comprised of four concentric rings, the inner ring containing the large central blue stone, the middle ring with silver gilt Manchu inscriptions on the left and Chinese descriptions on the left, the third ring presents a pair of ascending dragons with a setting for a small coral stone at \u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1516811861\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003e12 o'clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the final outer ring with a pattern boarder surrounding the award, the reverse with a plain field, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeasuring 91.5 mm (w) x 98 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with light enamel contact, otherwise extremely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In its wooden box of issue, inscription on the cloth-covered lid in handwritten black ink, red silk lined on the inside lid, violet velvet recessed medal bed, push latch closure, dual hinged on the left side, wear and light soiling evident in the cloth-covering on the exterior, case fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: The Imperial Order of the Double Dragon was an order awarded in the late Qing dynasty. The Order was founded by the Guangxu Emperor on February 7, 1882, as an award for outstanding services to the throne and the Qing court. Originally it was awarded only to foreigners but was extended to Chinese subjects from 1908. It was the first Western-style Chinese order, established in the wake of the Second Opium War, as part of efforts to engage with the West and adopt Western-style diplomatic practices. Traditionally the Chinese court did not have an honours system in the Western sense, however, hat buttons, rank badges, feathers and plumes were routinely awarded by the Emperor, to subjects and foreigners alike, prior to and after the introduction of the Order of the Double Dragon. The order was replaced in 1911 during the last days of the Qing dynasty by the Grand Order of the Throne, although this replacement was never fully implemented and the Republic of China discontinued the imperial orders after its establishment in 1912.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124840485141,"sku":"W5284","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-029771.jpg?v=1692879697"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-state-iii-class-commander-c1940-eg2965","title":"China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese mint issued, measuring 62.3 mm (w) x 68.7 mm (h), intact enamels, dark patina, on its original fill-length neck ribbon with locking clasp, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight classes, so it should have been freely awarded for merit. However, since the puppet empire lasted only thirteen years (1932-1945) and since this order was established on September 14, 1936 and suppressed in 1945, it is hard to find. The award is unique in that the classes are indicated by the bar or bars on the ribbon, absent on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125540311317,"sku":"EG2965","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-049500.jpg?v=1692882869"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-state-vi-class-c1940-w5541","title":"China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Vi Class, C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese mint issued, with three bars indicating VI class, measuring 40.5 mm (w) x 51.5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension bar, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight classes, so it should have been freely awarded for merit. However, since the puppet empire lasted only thirteen years (1932-1945) and since this order was established on September 14, 1936 and suppressed in 1945, it is hard to find. The award is unique in that the classes are indicated by the bar or bars on the ribbon, absent on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125572751637,"sku":"W5541","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-049286.jpg?v=1692882963"},{"product_id":"china-nanking-government-an-order-of-united-glory-special-class-grand-cordon-badge-c1943-eg2929","title":"China, Nanking Government. An Order Of United Glory, Special Class Grand Cordon Badge, C.1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1943. A silver Point Cross, featuring eight individual arms alternating with blue and white enameling, obverse centre presenting a principle silver star on a white enamelled field, red enamel surround featuring nine stars denoting the Special Class of the order, reverse featuring Chinese Characters stating the order class, measuring 77.5 mm (w) x 120.5 mm (h - inclusive of its of its thunder cloud and star suspension), with enamel wear and spotted gilt loss, on a full-length period silk sash, better than fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125591265557,"sku":"EG2929","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-050533.jpg?v=1692883029"},{"product_id":"china-imperial-an-order-of-the-double-dragon-ii-class-star-case-w5544","title":"China, Imperial. An Order Of The Double Dragon, Ii Class Star Case","description":"Instituted in 1882. Wooded-framed on both the lid and base, with a black and white embroidered and patterned cloth fabric exterior, the bottom covered in a deep purple paper, the inside of the lid lined in red satin and padded, with a circular highlight offset from the original award in the medal bed that has been lost to time, recessed and slotted medal bed in red velvet, push latch closure, measuring 103 mm (w) x 140 mm (h) x 36.5 mm (d), wear and light soiling evident on the fabric exterior, with a highlight on the lid where its original rectangular label once resided, wear and undulation on the paper covering on the bottom, very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125591331093,"sku":"W5544","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m182_5328.jpg?v=1692883027"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-vi-class-c1935-eg2960","title":"China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vi Class, C.1935","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red glass circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48.7 mm (w) x 76.7 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The \"Ching Yun Chang\"’ was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to recipients of the 1st through 8th Orders of Merit, and is the exact equivalent of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. It is known as Order of the Prosperous Clouds (also known as the Order of the Auspicious Clouds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125708411157,"sku":"EG2960","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-052563.jpg?v=1692883410"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-golden-grain-i-class-star-c1925-eg2933","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Golden Grain, I Class Star, C.1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Chia Ho Hsün Chang). Instituted July 29, 1912 by President Yuan Shih Kai. Type II. (1916-1928 Issue). An eight point silver gilt star with clusters of five faceted rays, an overlaid white enamel eight point star with an extending ray between each cluster of faceted rays, centre obverse presents five standing sheaves of grain in green and yellow enamel on white background, in a green enamel surround with red, blue, yellow and white enamel dots equally spaced in the border, centre reverse features a stamp of Chinese character (meaning Order of the Golden Grain), with principle vertical pin with dual stays, measures 95mm (w) x 95mm (h), light cracking and small chips in white enamel rays, oxidized silver, overall very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Golden Grain was conferred upon individuals in recognition of exceptional civil or military meritorious service and achievement. This order was abolished by the Nationalist Government in 1929 and replaced by the Order of the Brilliant Jade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125753598229,"sku":"EG2933","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-054121.jpg?v=1692883569"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-state-viii-class-c1940-eg2969","title":"China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Viii Class, C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese Mint issued, measuring 40.5 mm (w) x 51.5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension bar, intact enamels, dark patina, replacement incorrect ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight classes, so it should have been freely awarded for merit. However, since the puppet empire lasted only thirteen years (1932-1945) and since this order was established on September 14, 1936 and suppressed in 1945, it is hard to find. The award is unique in that the classes are indicated by the bar or bars on the ribbon, absent on this example. The Japanese Mint produced 62,691 VIII Class awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125816152341,"sku":"EG2969","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-056455_1.jpg?v=1692883764"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japan-occupation-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-vi-class-c1940-eg2966","title":"China, Manchukuo Japan Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Vi Class C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(満州国　柱國章). Instituted 1936 by Emperor Kang Teh. Manchukuo Empire (1936-1945 issued). Like the Oriental architectural style used in palace and temples, a four armed silver medal consisting of four stylized pillars in dark patina meeting at the centre, the quadrants featuring four diagonal lines ending in enameled white circles, each line flanked by two additional further white enamel circles, the obverse centre embellishing by an enameled white, red, blue, black, and yellow octagonal medallion (the colors of the Empire flag), displaying concentrical alternated rings, the reverse engraving with typical lettering denoting “Order of Merit”, measuring 40.49 mm (w) x 49.58 mm (h - inclusive of bar suspension), suspending by elaborated silver bar suspension of stalks of sorghum also in black patina, on original breast ribbon with hook and eye, presenting three highly decorated clasps in silver denoting VI Class, light contact, a hard-to-find item, in extremely good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Pillars of the State was founded in 1936 by Emperor Kang Teh (Hsuan-tung) as Emperor of Manchuria; it was abolished together with the empire in 1945. Likely to be awarded for merit, it was created with eight classes in total. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125874348309,"sku":"EG2966","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_0689.jpg?v=1692883939"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-state-viii-class-c1940-eg2967","title":"China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Viii Class, C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese Mint issued, with one bar designating it as VIII Class, measuring 40.7 mm (w) x 51.2 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension bar, intact enamels, very dark patina, sticker highlight evident on the reverse, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight classes, so it should have been freely awarded for merit. However, since the puppet empire lasted only thirteen years (1932-1945) and since this order was established on September 14, 1936 and suppressed in 1945, it is hard to find. The award is unique in that the classes are indicated by the bar or bars on the ribbon, absent on this example. The Japanese Mint produced 62,691 VIII Class awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. 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He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126087733525,"sku":"EGC123","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-1320.jpg?v=1692884648"},{"product_id":"china-imperial-an-order-of-the-golden-grain-iv-class-commanders-case-egc126","title":"China, Imperial. 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He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126088093973,"sku":"EGC126","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-1313_1.jpg?v=1692884633"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-vii-class-w5736","title":"China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. 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It is known as Order of the Prosperous Clouds(also known as the Order of the Auspicious Clouds). The number of II Class of the Order produced by the Japanese Mint was 689, between 1934 and 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126513324309,"sku":"W5736","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_8388.jpg?v=1692885991"},{"product_id":"china-qing-dynasty-a-knife-set-m0355-11","title":"China, Qing Dynasty. 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Two brown synthetic straps create the chin strap, with holes at the ends, secured on both sides by bronze gilt buttons bearing the Republic of China sun insignia. The flat visor incorporates a thick stiffener, the upper with a brown synthetic covering, the underside of the visor in olive green cotton. Inside, the cap has a 42 mm wide brown synthetic sweatband stitched in place, the side wall of the cap lined in white cotton, the dome lined in steel blue rayon, with a manufacturer's mark having faded away, the cap measuring 260 mm in diameter x 120 mm in height. There is wear evident in the olive green cotton on the underside of the visor, the sweatband coming away from the body of the rear of the cap, however, the cap is free of mothing. Accompanied by three Photographs: first photo of a young pilot, c. 1945 (black and white, faded to a sepia-toned look, gloss finish, measuring 39 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), housed under glass within a 92 mm (w) x 131 mm (h) wooden frame, with hook for wall hanging, the easel on the back broken); second photo with a Statue of Chiang Kai-shek, c. 1948 (black and white, matte finish, measuring 55 mm (w) x 82 mm (h)); and third photo illustrating a group of thirteen, featuring ten soldiers and airmen, along with a woman and two young children, c. 1948 (black and white, pebbled matte finish, measuring 142 mm (w) x 98 mm (h), matted, marked \"DIH MIE STUDIO\" on the matte and measuring 210 mm (w) x 167 mm (h)). Very fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127887155477,"sku":"M0355-9","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_21435_1.jpg?v=1692889988"},{"product_id":"china-empire-a-medal-of-merit-c-1910-w6452","title":"China, Empire. 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LUKE MELB.\" (Melbourne) on the reverse, measuring 28.5 mm (w) x 37.8 mm (h), both lugs intact); Royal Australian Survey Corps (in gilt metal, measuring 34 mm (w) x 50 mm (H), dual push pins); Hong Kong, Colony: Royal Hong Kong Regiment Cap Badge (in gilt metal, measuring 33.3 mm (w) x 32.5 mm (h), intact slider); Kuwait, State: Armed Forces Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, measuring 39 mm (w) x 39.5 mm (h), maker marked \"BEEWYSE LONDON\" on the intact slider); three Rhodesia badges: Rhodesian African Rifles Cap Badge (in white metal, measuring 36.5 mm (w) x 50.5 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); Rhodesia Armoured Corps Cap Badge (in silvered metal, measuring 32.8 mm (w) x 44.5 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); Rhodesia Regiment Cap Badge (in blackened metal, measuring 45 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); New Zealand: Waikato Mounted Rifles Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, maker marked \"J.R. 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Four months after his birth, Lady Uya, a concubine of the Daoguang Emperor who was recently promoted to \"Noble Lady Lin\", was further elevated to the status of \"Imperial Concubine Lin\", a rare distinction. Lady Uya's rapid rise through the ranks continued, and she was promoted to \"Consort Lin\" and \"Noble Consort Lin\" in 1842 and 1846 respectively. She was ultimately granted by the Tongzhi Emperor a posthumous title of \"Imperial Noble Consort Zhuangshun\", making her second only to the Empress. In February 1850, after the Daoguang Emperor's death, Yixuan's fourth brother, Yizhu, ascended the throne and became known as the Xianfeng Emperor. Yixuan was instated by the Xianfeng Emperor as a junwang (Prince of the Second Rank), and was known as \"Prince Chun of the Second Rank\". He kept a low profile in the Qing imperial court during the Xianfeng Emperor's 11-year reign. In 1860, by the Xianfeng Emperor's decree, Yixuan married Wanzhen of the Yehenara clan, who was a younger sister of Noble Consort Yi. The marriage forged a close bond between Yixuan and Noble Consort Yi. The Xianfeng Emperor died in 1861 and was succeeded by his young son, who became known as the Tongzhi Emperor. The Tongzhi Emperor's birth mother, Noble Consort Yi, was honoured as \"Empress Dowager Cixi\". Before his death, the Xianfeng Emperor had appointed eight regents, led by Duanhua and Sushun, to assist his son in governing the Qing Empire. In November 1861, Yixuan sided with Empress Dowager Cixi and his sixth brother, Yixin (Prince Gong), to launch the Xinyou Coup to seize power from the eight regents. Yixuan personally led imperial forces to arrest Sushun and bring him back to Beijing, where he was executed. As a consequence of the Xinyou Coup, Yixuan found himself elevated to the highest ranks in the Qing imperial court. In the fourteen year reign of the Tongzhi Emperor from 1861–1875, Yixuan led a dual career in the military and civil services. In 1872, he was promoted from a junwang to a qinwang (Prince of the First Rank), hence he became known as \"Prince Chun of the First Rank\". In January 1875, the Tongzhi Emperor died without an heir, so Empress Dowager Cixi chose Yixuan's second son, Zaitian, to be the new emperor. Zaitian was adopted into the Xianfeng Emperor's lineage. This meant that he was, in name, no longer Yixuan's son. As the Xianfeng Emperor's \"son\", Zaitian was installed on the throne as the Guangxu Emperor. This choice brought advantages to Cixi: Zaitian was her nephew (Zaitian's mother was Cixi's younger sister, Wanzhen); Zaitian's father, Yixuan, had been a loyal supporter of Cixi; Zaitian was still young so Cixi could continue ruling as regent. As for Yixuan, however, Cixi's choice was a catastrophe for him. When Yixuan heard that his son would become the new emperor, he reportedly hit himself and wept bitterly before sinking into unconsciousness. In the last centuries of Imperial China, it was very unusual for an emperor's father to be still alive while the emperor was on the throne. The only prior example in the Qing dynasty was that of the situation between 1796 and 1799, when the Qianlong Emperor abdicated in favour of his son, the Jiaqing Emperor, and became a taishang huang (retired emperor). Since filial piety is a highly revered value in Chinese culture, it meant that Yixuan, the biological father of the emperor, would receive the highest honours and privileges. However, Yixuan perceived himself to be in an extremely dangerous and uncomfortable position, given the prickly nature of Empress Dowager Cixi and her obsessional paranoia of any challenge to her power. The first decision Yixuan made, after his son became the emperor, was to resign from all his official positions. He tried to keep a low profile, but was lavished with honours and privileges, which he tried to refuse as far as possible. Soon after his son became the emperor, Yixuan's status as a \"Prince of the First Rank\" was made hereditary for his descendants, a privilege he could not decline. In 1876, Yixuan wrote a memorial to the Guangxu Emperor, condemning in advance anyone who would propose to grant him a special position in the hierarchy because he was the biological father of the emperor. Following resignation from his military and civil posts, he was entrusted with the education of the young emperor, to which he consented. In the following years, with the disgrace of Prince Gong, Yixuan unwillingly became the second most powerful figure in the Qing court after Empress Dowager Cixi. Cixi even ordered all ministers to discuss matters with Yixuan before making decisions. Empress Dowager Cixi's co-regent, Empress Dowager Ci'an, died suddenly in 1881 and was rumoured to have been poisoned by Cixi. This made Yixuan even more cautious and eager to please Cixi in all possible ways. When the Guangxu Emperor reached adulthood in early 1887 and was ready to take over the reins of power from Empress Dowager Cixi, Yixuan formally requested Cixi to prolong her regency. In 1885, Cixi appointed Yixuan as \"Controller of the Admiralty\", putting him in charge of supervising the building of a new Imperial Navy. Yixuan was sent on an inspection tour to the naval shipyards on the coast of China. Later, he became involved in the embezzlement of imperial treasury funds, initially allocated to the construction of the navy, but were instead used for the restoration and enlargement of the Summer Palace to replace the Old Summer Palace that was destroyed in 1860. The Qing Imperial Navy, deprived of funding, was to suffer a humiliating defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). Yixuan's desire to please Cixi was such that he did not even stop work on the Summer Palace to relieve the victims of the floods that hit Beijing, with the enlargement of the Summer Palace completed as early as the spring of 1891. Yixuan died on January 1, 1891, shortly before the Summer Palace's enlargement works were completed. His second eldest surviving son, Zaifeng, inherited his title \"Prince Chun of the First Rank\". 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He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130501746965,"sku":"EG480.RL2","price":3775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/dsc_3961_1_1.jpg?v=1692895860"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-striped-tiger-miniature-star-c1925-w3839rl2","title":"China, Republic. An Order Of The Striped Tiger, Miniature Star, C.1925","description":"(文虎勳章). (Wen-Hu). 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Most are in bronze or white metal, some with enamels, in various sizes, with an assortment of attachments, the Chinese Cathay Pacific Wings in gold-coloured bullion wire with black wool, five on their original cardboard presentation cards, two of which are glassine\/plastic wrapped, the RAA pair in a plastic Balfour presentation case, plus one white metal support plate, ranging from better than very fine to better than extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47661336199445,"sku":"M0576-20","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC7626-_1.jpg?v=1700497145"},{"product_id":"china-kuomintang-era-a-cased-order-of-the-brilliant-star-iii-class-set-m0400-39","title":"China, Kuomintang Era. A Cased Order of the Brilliant Star, III. Class Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Jǐng xīng Xūnzhāng). Instituted February 12th, 1941. A cased Order of the Brilliant Star III. Class Set, consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A Breast Star. Constructed of gilded silver, of multi-layered construction, consisting of an eight-pointed star at the bottom layer with each point constructed of a total of five points with a multi-faceted surface, the next layer consists of another eight-pointed star of white enamels with each point constructed of a total of seven points, the top layer consists of an eight-pointed star of red enamels with dual ball finials on each, with a single gilded five pointed star at the twelve o’clock arm, and a circular central blue enamelled medallion bearing a white enameled five-pointed star, the reverse with Chinese characters along with a tall barrel hinge, vertical tapered pinback, and ornate clasp closure, measuring 90.7 mm (w) x 91.1 mm (l), weighing 121.00 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Sash Badge. Constructed of gilded silver, of multi-layer construction identical to the breast star, the reverse with similar Chinese characters and numbered “719”, suspended from a fixed and swivel ring from its full size period original sash ribbon, measuring 73.1 mm (w) x 78.8 mm (l), weighing 70.58 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a dark blue felted exterior, the exterior of the lid decorated with a floral pattern and a Kuomintang Era Chinese flag, the interior embossed with the name of the award in gilt, with dual functional exterior metal hinges, intact interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior metal clasp, measuring 210 mm (w) x 280 mm (l). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine example of a cased Order of the Brilliant Star consisting of a breast badge, sash badge, and miniature, in near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48433324556565,"sku":"M0400-39","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC5328_712a7ed1-26da-474c-b6dd-1244ddad5210.jpg?v=1721412069"},{"product_id":"china-empire-a-three-piece-set-of-porcelain-recovered-from-the-geldermalsen-the-nanking-cargo-c-1752-m0400-47","title":"China, Empire. 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A small porcelain tea cup, depicting a blue-and-white pattern of a two-storey building surrounded by trees on the edge of a cliff, with a glossy finish, the reverse with a paper label reading “Christie’s Lot (Lot # Stricken through) - The Nanking Cargo”, measuring 63 mm in diameter, with a few small chips to the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Cup. A larger porcelain tea cup depicting a blue-and-white pattern of multiple trees , with a glossy finish, the reverse with a paper label reading “Christie’s Lot 5674 - The Nanking Cargo”, measuring 74 mm in diameter, with a hairline crack along the length of the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity by the Man of War with facsimiles from J.R. Heslin and T.J. 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After over ten weeks of working in hazardous conditions, approximately 150,000 pieces of “white and blue” porcelain were recovered from the vessel.  The haul was brought to Amsterdam, where it was auctioned by Christie’s in 1986. It performed extremely well due to the impeccable condition of the porcelain dishes recovered from the vessel. It is believed that the reason the porcelain goods survived is due to the wares being packed in tea, which protected the valuable cargo from the ravages of salad and sand. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48433337532693,"sku":"M0400-47","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC6074_f393310c-17e7-4d6b-86ce-ba32f8861f39.jpg?v=1721413095"},{"product_id":"china-kuomintang-era-an-order-of-the-brilliant-star-second-class-set-m0668-22","title":"China, Kuomintang Era. 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Accompanied by the star of the order, in silver gilt, near identical in construction with multiple lawyers with brilliant star at centre, convex in design with reverse exhibiting central pin assembly as well as two fasteners, issue number above catch 433, measuring 89.8 mm (w) x 90.5 mm (h), 115.55 grams, toned silvering and also remains better than extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Born in 1898 in Mexico, Luis Padilla Nervo developed an early passion for politics while studying law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His career on the global stage began in 1945, when he signed the United Nations Charter on behalf of Mexico at the San Francisco Conference. Padilla Nervo made history as Mexico’s first Ambassador to the United Nations and served as a member of the United Nations Security Council. In 1951, he reached another milestone by becoming President of the General Assembly during its sixth session. After his time at the UN, Padilla Nervo held several key positions in Mexico’s government, serving in the Ministries of Education, Interior, and Labor. His distinguished career continued with his election to the International Court of Justice, where he served as a judge from 1964 to 1973—becoming only the second Mexican to hold that position. In recognition of his lifetime of achievements, he was honored with the prestigious Grand Crosses from over 30 nations celebrating his enduring contributions to diplomacy, law, and public service. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592518316309,"sku":"M0668-22","price":2715.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC7214_21b5f715-ef24-4757-9591-786e9977c3e8.jpg?v=1729267653"},{"product_id":"china-republic-an-order-of-the-double-dragon-type-ii-ii-class-ii-grade-badge-w8337","title":"China, Republic. An Order of the Double Dragon, Type II, II Class, II Grade Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e (Shuang Lung Pao Hsing). Instituted in 1882. Type II (1900-1912), Multi-piece construction, of Chinese manufacture, insignia in silver, bearing an orange coral stone  with texture lines placed within a silver setting in the centre, with a small smooth coral stone placed in the 12 o'clock position, the insignia surrounded by a ring in navy blue enamels and mounted to a silver base incorporating five flattened arms, with star-like floral motifs placed between each of the five arms in sky blue enamels, measuring 51.4 mm (w) x 66.2 mm (h- inclusive of its integral ring), intact enamels, very light contact, missing ribbon and elongated loop, remains near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Imperial Order of the Double Dragon was an order awarded in the late Qing dynasty. The Order was founded by the Guangxu Emperor on February 7, 1882, as an award for outstanding services to the throne and the Qing court. Originally it was awarded only to foreigners but was extended to Chinese subjects from 1908. 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The order was replaced in 1911 during the last days of the Qing dynasty by the Grand Order of the Throne, although this replacement was never fully implemented and the Republic of China discontinued the imperial orders after its establishment in 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49082080821525,"sku":"W8337","price":1201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC1108_10e8552b-b27b-4b23-8257-5ea30e348586.jpg?v=1753384214"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/asia-china-imperial.oembed?page=3","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}