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1944

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2012

2022

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Rank Badge (China)

This is a Rank badge. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is satin, silk, metal thread, coral beads and its technique is embroidery (couching stitch). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.5 x 32 cm (12 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Rank Badge (China); satin, silk, metal thread, coral beads; H x W: 31.5 x 32 cm (12 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.); 1944-33-7-b

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18571453/ |title=Rank Badge (China) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=20 August 2022 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>