China, Imperial. An Order of the Double Dragon, Type I, III Class, I Grade Neck Badge, Collector’s Version, c.1960 Newly Listed measuring 90 mm (W) x

measuring 90 mm (W) x 140 mm (h)

consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords through the centrepiece

There is a surface wear and bubbling present on both the crossguard and the pommel but is minimal

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Heinrich von Pittel was immediately drawn to the military

China, Imperial. An Order of the Double Dragon, Type I, III Class, I Grade Neck Badge, Collector’s Version, c.1960 Newly Listed measuring 90 mm (W) x(). (Shunglng Boxng). Instituted by the Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. A lovely Rothe collectors copy, in silver gilt, depicting an ovular medal with blue enamel cloud patterns around the exterior with red glass cabochons, the interior circle presenting raised dragons on a blue enamel field, with a central blue stone protruding from a sunburst pattern, the reverse bears matching symbols without enamels, and a large central stone, the badge is