China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, III Class Commander Province of China 79 mm (w) x 71

79 mm (w) x 71

the reverse bearing a central circular Gold medallion overlaid by a blue enameled inscription of “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”)

in turn interspersed with black chevrons

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China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, III Class Commander Province of China 79 mm (w) x 71(Order of Chia Ho). Instituted in 1912. In silver, an eight point star in white enamel, each arm made of three quills, the obverse centerpiece in blue, white, yellow, green, and black enamels, reverse bearing Chinese inscription, 84 mm (h) x 63 mm (w), weighs 53. 56 grams, on partial neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai on 29 July 1912. It was