China, Kuomintang Era. A Cased Order of the Brilliant Star, III. Class Set

(Jǐng xīng Xūnzhāng). Instituted February 12th, 1941. A cased Order of the Brilliant Star III. Class Set, consisting of:

1. 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. 

2. 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.

3. 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). 

A fine example of a cased Order of the Brilliant Star consisting of a breast badge, sash badge, and miniature, in near extremely fine condition.