China, Qing Dynasty. A Double Dragon Order, 4Th Class, European Made, C.1890 Auction Archive 3 mm (w) x 24

3 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

The dome has a reddish-brown moisture-resistant liner with a size "7" label printed in black ink affixed in the centre under the liner

The recipient remains unnamed

3 General Base Depot at Rouelles

" and numbered "No 34657"

China, Qing Dynasty. A Double Dragon Order, 4Th Class, European Made, C.1890 Auction Archive 3 mm (w) x 24(). (Shunglng Boxng). Instituted by Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. Type I. 1882 1897 Issue. Of superb European manufacture, commissioned by the Qing Government for foreign recipients in Western countries. A aesthetically pleasing award consisting of a 3. 0 mm disc of silver with meticulous hand etching, obverse presenting two uniquely stylistic silver dragons as well as Chinese characters surrounding an inlaid blue stone, a turquoise enameled