China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 1St Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1905 Archive Cartwright

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Footnote: The medal established by royal decree of May 17

commanding a Corps Brigade

from April 12th to 27th

Non-commissioned Officers and Men

China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 1St Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1905 Archive Cartwright(). (Shunglng Boxng). Instituted by the Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. Type II (1900 1912 Issue). A type II set that combines the design elements from both Eastern and Western traditions, in silver gilt consisting of six plain field arms, centre medallion presents inlaid coral stone flanked by two acsending dragons, with small stone at 12 o'clock, enameled exterior patterned bordering, measuring 46 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h inclusive of ring