Rank Badge

The rank badge adorned in the centre with a mandarin duck perched on a rock among the waves and

Chinese Rank Badge, Round, 19th century

were also considered a form of currency and used as a badge of rank and for personal protection. The

to the late Edo period (c. 1860), and was made by Myochin Muneharu, a Jo I ranked armor smith whose

Chinese rank badge depicts a magnificent dragon with richly detailed facial features, dramatic extended

Pair of 19th century framed Chinese military rank badges. Each badge features a central tiger motif

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a giltwood frame circa 18th century. The

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a back carved wood frame circa late Qing

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a giltwood frame circa 19th century. The

This antique Chinese silk rank badge from the Daoguang period is a remarkable piece of history. It

This is an exquisite Antique Chinese Silk Kesi Kossu Rank Badge from the Qing Period. It features

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a double giltwood frame with glass

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood circa late

On offer is a matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi

Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silk textile / tapestry court rank military buzi badges or

Depicting a husband and wife seated with rank badge. Ebonized frame.

scrolling dragons amidst clouds above waves and with a pheasant 5th rank badge embroidered to the front and

sitting with a beautifully embroidered robe decorated with rank badges. Bright colors are accented by gold

rank badge of the crane and the red hat. The painting is very intricate with a lot of gold work. The

accessories. The boy’s attire is playfully adorned with gold “rank” badges especially designed for his outfit

individual is portrayed as a low 8th rank official identified by the rank badge on his chest depicting a

ancestors depicting a civil official and his wife. A Mandarin rank badge showing the husband’s rank in the

, while the second features a robed woman—a rank badge across her chest—in a full skirt, seated with a

official's rank. The outermost badges in this set of three depict Silver Pheasants, emblems of fifth rank

and closing the hand over the hole in the barrel to change the pitch. It was first used as a badge of

distinctions, and this badge is the highest rank, Chevalier (Knight). The second badge, a square-cross medal

emblem Further accentuated with the Royal Crown and officer's rank star badge Each case numbered as 1 & 2

Exquisite Chinese silk embroidery of a rank badge with pheasant in the central field. Gold and

Regarded as status symbols, civil rank badges were a form of public prestige awarded to

Late 19c Fifth Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant. Embroidered in 'Satin Stich' with gold and

Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered court rank badge of a first rank civil official, depicting a

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a giltwood frame circa 19th century. The

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel matted and framed in an elaborate giltwood frame

identified by the rank badge on the chest.      

robes. The Mandarin duck insignia adorns their chest as a badge. Civil rank badges depicting this symbol

official's rank. The outermost badges in this set of three depict Silver Pheasants, emblems of fifth rank

Antique Chinese Mandarin official rank badges by Qing dynasty, in very good condition. Both badges

A pair of framed Chinese woven silk Mandarin Duck Civil rank badge embroideries.

This Badge is in wonderful condition and has been reframed and matted. This came from a collection

gold. Interestingly, of the seven figures, only the women wear the rank badge with Asian flycatcher.

are wearing " rank badges " the other they are not. Very decorative.

ceremonial robes with 1st rank badges. Note: The use of square badges, sewn on the front and back of

buckle to waist with webbed belt detail. Authentic Irish guard gold bullion thread rank badge with pips

is the highest rank encountered. The badge star for this high rank is a larger Jerusalem cross on a

costumes with badges depicting their rank. Ink and color on paper. Gilded frame with black silk mount and

, badges of rank were worn on the shoulder straps not the sleeve. Parkes is wearing the cap badge and

The rank badge adorned in the center with a xie zhai perched on a rock among the waves and looking

decorated with rank badges. Composed in a two-tier structure the officer on top, against a multi-colored

) with rank badges and traditional headwear. Made for the export market in Fujian province. Huiguan

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