China, Republic, Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, Second Class, breast star, in silver-gilt, silver and enamels and set with pearls, 90.5mm; together with original associated red rosette lapel button, one pearl missing from star, extremely fine (2). Awarded to Sir Frederick William Maze, KCMG, KBE, later to become Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Customs. His award of the Third Class of the Order (see preceding lot) was upgraded to the Second Class in the following year, 1923. See also biographical footnote to the preceding lot. This lot is offered with an original Chinese Certificate of Appointment of Sir Frederick Maze as ‘Counsellor to China’s Special Delegation’ attending George VI’s Coronation in May, 1937. Dated the 25th Day of the 3rd Month of the 26th Year of the Republic of China and signed by Chiang Chung Cheng, the document is accompanied by an official translation into English.
Estimate: £2’000-3’000