China, Imperial, Order of the Double Dragon, First Type (1882-1898), Third Class, First Grade, breast star of large size, in silver-gilt, silver and enamels with dark green centre, with additional reverse brooch fitting for wear (two smaller lugs removed), and bearing the maker’s mark ‘Tai Tianyuan’, 86.5mm width, minor wear and some enamel loss in places, very fine, and scarce

Estimate: GBP 4000 - 6000