China, Qing Dynasty. A Merit Decoration, Ii Class Decoration, C.1897 Hold previously repaired on both ends

previously repaired on both ends with modern white string

Military Law

measuring 41 mm (w) x 118 mm (h)

two are maker marked

on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon

China, Qing Dynasty. A Merit Decoration, Ii Class Decoration, C.1897 Hold previously repaired on both endsSilver Grade Second Class Silver Grade. Of embossed silver, weighing 2. 4 grams, hallmarked, 62 mm x 90 mm, holes at the top and bottom for suspension, two small tears on the left side, very fine quality, better than very fine. Footnote: This Merit Decoration was awarded to Chinese Subjects on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.