China, Imperial. An Order of the Double Dragon, Type I, III Class, I Grade Neck Badge, Collector’s Version, c.1960 Newly Listed consisting of a Maltese Cross

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

Towards the front is a single silver aluminum bullion patch

trimmed by red piping and secured in place by a row of machine stitching

demonstrating only minor material fatigue consistent with light wear

5 mm (w) X 138

China, Imperial. An Order of the Double Dragon, Type I, III Class, I Grade Neck Badge, Collector’s Version, c.1960 Newly Listed consisting of a Maltese Cross(). (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