Qing Dynasty First Rank Military Badge-embroidery on silk -Chi-lin- Qilin

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Qing Dynasty First Rank Military Badge-embroidery on silk -Chi-lin- Qilin :
$898.00

12\" x 12\" First Rank Mandarin Military Badge with Stylized Dragon cut from ceremonial garment and glued to thin cardboard.Possibly Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)Silver and gold gilt thread needlework on thin black silk. Or silk and metallic thread embroidery on plain weave on silk satin.Many symbols around Qilin or Chi-lin : Sun, star, lidded jar, thread spool, flower, bug and more.Some of the information above was given me by owner of badge and some information I tried to research.
Any information on this badge is more than appreciated...Thank you.
Badge was purchased from a small antique store.
Please, pay within three days after sale ends.

On Jan-17-17 at 15:31:48 PST, seller added the following information:

package size is 19\"x19\"x3\". Need to charge shipping accordingly. Not 25\"x19\"x3\".