中華民國十二年 Army Manufacturing Bureau Issue
Key Information:
• Republic of China decoration
• Order of the Golden Grain (嘉禾勳章)
• 2nd Class Breast Star
• Official Army Manufacturing Bureau production
• Early Republican Period manufacture
• Silver construction with enamel center
• Original pinback attachment intact
• Approximate Size: 89.60 mm × 88.61 mm
• Weight: 72 g
Medal Design:
The Order of the Golden Grain (嘉禾勳章) was established by the Republic of China to recognize outstanding contributions to national development, agriculture, and public service. The wheat design symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and stability.
This decoration features multi-layered radiating silver star rays with a finely enameled central medallion depicting stylized wheat sheaves.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
中文說明 (Chinese Description)
嘉禾勳章為中華民國重要國家勳章之一，主要授予對國家建設、農業發展及公共服務具有重大貢獻之人士。嘉禾象徵國家繁榮與五穀豐登。
本枚勳章為多層銀質星芒結構，中央為精工琺瑯嘉禾圖案，為民國早期典型製作風格。
Reverse Inscriptions / 背面銘文
⭐ 中華民國十二年
Republic of China – Year 12 (1923)
⭐ 陸軍製造所
Army Manufacturing Bureau
Indicates official government arsenal production.
Condition:
• White enamel center shows visible damage
• Natural silver patina consistent with age
• Reverse markings remain clear and well preserved
• Original pin, hinge, and catch fully functional
For condition, please refer to the pictures.
中文保存狀況
• 中央白色琺瑯存在可見損傷
• 銀質表面保留自然氧化包漿
• 背面銘文清晰
• 原裝別針結構完整並可正常使用
請參考照片判斷品相。
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Decorations produced by the Army Manufacturing Bureau represent official state awards from the early Republic of China period. Examples bearing dated inscriptions are highly sought after among collectors of Chinese orders and early 20th century Asian militaria.
中文收藏價值
由陸軍製造所生產之勳章代表民國早期官方軍工製作。帶有年代銘文之實物在中國及國際收藏市場均具有高度收藏價值。
Summary:
Authentic Republic of China Order of the Golden Grain 2nd Class Breast Star with official arsenal markings and strong collector appeal.
中文總結
民國早期嘉禾勳章二等星章，帶官方兵工廠銘記，具有重要歷史及收藏價值。