Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain Badge - Rare Chinese Military Medal

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Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain Badge - Rare Chinese Military Medal:
$7400.00

This sale is for an extremely rare and original (not replica or reproduction as with other sales) Chinese "Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain", 2nd class.
It's an impressive and large silver star, consisting of an eight pointed star, each composed of multiple individual rays, secondary enameled star composed of multiple individual rays presenting the colours of the Chinese Republic. An elaborate obverse centre presenting a pronounced central red stone, with white enamel surround featuring a grain stock with red ribbon, outer red enameled ring with finely placed pearls, reverse with dual stays and a principle pin assembly. The pin assembly is not original, but is thought to have been replaced circa early 1940s in China. This is a family heirloom, and my late husband's father was stationed in China, so this is where we believed it was replaced.It is affixed with cartouche with Chinese characters stating "Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain".
History of this metal and its origins:
This Order was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai. It was conferred in recognition of exceptional civil merit.  The reverse features Chinese characters. As stated above, my late husband's father was a senior military official and it was gifted to him by a Chinese military official.
Since this is a high value item, we are happy for interested parties to view the medal upon request. We are located in the greater Kansas City metro area, and are happy to meet you a neutral site. More pictures available upon request.
If the item is shipped, we will cover shipping and send via an insured courier.