A Chinese Order Of The Brilliant Star; 2Nd Class Set With Case Auction Archive with some gilt still remaining

with some gilt still remaining

With length of original ribbon

in fine condition   Foonote: Schmitz was born in Idar

The second button from the bottom has been re-sewn to the blouse using black thread

A Chinese Order Of The Brilliant Star; 2Nd Class Set With Case Auction Archive with some gilt still remainingOf Taiwanese manufacture c. 1985: Two stars on top indicative of 2nd Class. Sash Badge: five piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, number engraved "1831" on the reverse, 75. 5 mm, on an original full length sash with large rosette; Breast Star: five piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, vaulted, number engraved "1831" on the reverse, 91 mm x 91. 3 mm, vertical pinback; Miniature: three piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, 17. 5