China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 1St Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1905 Archive but with the finish 97%

but with the finish 97% intact

and Member's Shoulder Badge (frosted silver

is awarding the honourary name of “Banak” to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Wilhelm Peters for enduring the conditions of this most northerly outpost from September 1

a wreathed swastika in its talons

Footnote: Heinrich Himmler formed the Latvian Legion (Lettische SS-Freiwilligen Legion in January 1943

China, Qing Dynasty. An Order Of The Double Dragon, 1St Class, 3Rd Grade, C.1905 Archive but with the finish 97%(). (Shunglng Boxng). Instituted by the Guangxu Emperor on 7 February 1882. Type II (1900 1912 Issue). A type II set that combines the design elements from both Eastern and Western traditions, in silver gilt consisting of six plain field arms, centre medallion presents inlaid coral stone flanked by two acsending dragons, with small stone at 12 o'clock, enameled exterior patterned bordering, measuring 46 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h inclusive of ring