China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, Fifth Class, C.1900 United Republic of 1947 by the Compound Office

1947 by the Compound Office of a civilian internment camp identifying his as a member of the camp post service

a brass Cavalry insignia composed of crossed swords backed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves affixed to the bell

itself suspended from a 22

before returning to Naval Headquarters as Engineer-in-Chief in 1956

The period of their joint reign is often referred to as "William and Mary"

China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, Fifth Class, C.1900 United Republic of 1947 by the Compound Office1896 1911 Type. Of local manufacture in silver with eight hand etched rays, each with gilded recesses, centre consisting of two dragons circling a clear cabochon and red coral above, gilt Chinese characters surround, 'Thunder Cloud' suspension, including a hand filed elongated loop, measuring 53. 5 mm (w) x 61 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), on period ribbon with silver gilt catches, suspension ring bent, otherwise very fine. This offering is