China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, III Class Commander Buy Now Rescue efforts were finally abandoned

Rescue efforts were finally abandoned after more than a kilometre of the mine had been searched

Cassin entered the United States Navy as a midshipman in 1800

the other in gold-coloured bullion wire interlaced with black threading

scattered gilt and light enamel wear in the blue ribbon

again settling in Ontario

China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, III Class Commander Buy Now Rescue efforts were finally abandoned(Order of Chia Ho). Instituted in 1912. In silver, an eight point star in white enamel, each arm made of three quills, the obverse centerpiece in blue, white, yellow, green, and black enamels, reverse bearing Chinese inscription, 84 mm (h) x 63 mm (w), weighs 53. 56 grams, on partial neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai on 29 July 1912. It was