Qing Dynasty roundrel rank badge, silk satin with embroidery in silk and gold thread, late 19th cent
Qing Dynasty roundrel rank badge, silk satin with embroidery in silk and gold thread, late 19th century.This roundel is probably intended to be a rank badge for a court official of the Manchu-ruled Qing Dynasty of China (1644-1911). Such badges were made to adorn the front and back of a navy blue surcoat worn by court officials during ceremonial and courtly functions. The roundel is formed of two semi-circular parts, suggesting that it was made to be appended to the front of the coat. The two halves may have been joined latterly to form a decorative panel.Stylised images of birds and animals were respectively used to indicate the different ranks of civil and military officials. This badge depicts a stylised silver egret, and would have been worn by a Civil Official of the Fifth Rank. -- source link
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