The first a colorful rank badge made for a civil official of the ninth rank, embroidered with key fret borders to the corners, the paradise flycatcher above scrolling waves; the second rank badge made for a civil official of the fifth rank, with an embroidered silver pheasant (beauty, good fortune) surrounded by Daoist auspicious symbols, above a lishui stripe, with an alternating bat and shou character border; the third rank badge made for a civil official of the fifth rank, the badge embroidered with a silver pheasant (beauty, good fortune) to the center surrounded by Daoist auspicious symbols, above waves and a lishui stripe, with "Made in China" stamped to the back. The largest approx. 13 3/8 by 13 1/2 in., 34 by 34.5 cm.

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