Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star

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SKU: 01.CHN.0103.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$5200 USD

  • Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star Obverse
  • Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star Reverse
  • Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star Obverse
  • Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star Reverse
  • Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star Reverse Detail
  • Order of Illustrious Brilliant Golden Grain, II Class Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$5200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    China
  • Makers
    Chinese Mint [in Chinese characters]
  • Composition
    Silver/Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    95mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/asia/china-republic/orders/china-republic-an-order-of-the-precious-brilliant-golden-grain-ii-class-grand-cordon-c-1920

Physical Description and Item Details


An impressive and large silver star, concave, consisting of an eight pointed star, each composed of multiple individual rays, secondary enameled star composed of multiple individual rays presenting the colours of the Chinese Republic, an elaborate obverse centre presenting a pronounced central red stone, with white enamel surround featuring a grain stock with red ribbon, outer red enameled ring with finely placed pearls, reverse with dual stays and a principle pin assembly, with affixed with cartouche with Chinese characters stating "Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain".

History


This Order was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai. It was conferred in recognition of exceptional civil merit.

The reverse features Chinese characters.

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