China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 3Rd Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1910 Auction Archive Fabricated from aluminum bullion wire

Fabricated from aluminum bullion wire

he forfeited three days' pay as a penalty

in gilt and painted pink metal (magnetic)

all but the Military Medal with original ribbons

China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 3Rd Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1910 Auction Archive Fabricated from aluminum bullion wire( ). (Shunglng Boxng). 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