Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Gold Thread Civil Rank Court Badge in solid form for the back, well designed with numerous auspicious objects in the waves with gold details, the black ground with gold thread scroll work with clouds and Bats, and a continuous gold scroll border; together with a small snuff bottle silk pouch with draw strings & tassels, the lavender silk pleated and embroidered with bats & flowers in Peking knots, and a 3 part pocket with 2 embroidered flaps and a blue & white cord to the edges & flaps. Height of Rank Badge 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm.) X width 12 inches (30.5 cm.).

Age related wear to black border on Rank Badge with loose threads to seams; the snuff bottle pouch with wear to the folds; the pocket with light wear to edges & silks. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.