China, Qing Dynasty. A Merit Decoration, Ii Class Decoration, C.1897 Hold previously repaired on both ends

previously repaired on both ends with modern white string

two are maker marked

on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon

but can speak with confidence of what came within my own observation

He was promoted to Acting Corporal on October 17

China, Qing Dynasty. A Merit Decoration, Ii Class Decoration, C.1897 Hold previously repaired on both endsSilver Grade Second Class Silver Grade. Of embossed silver, weighing 2. 4 grams, hallmarked, 62 mm x 90 mm, holes at the top and bottom for suspension, two small tears on the left side, very fine quality, better than very fine. Footnote: This Merit Decoration was awarded to Chinese Subjects on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.