{"product_id":"grand-order-of-the-republic-of-china-1912-medal-pure-silver-reproduction","title":"Grand Order of the Republic of China 1912 Medal Pure Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Order of the Republic of China (1912)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest national honor established after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. The order was created on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 6, 1912\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the imperial Grand Order of the Precious Star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid silver with cloisonné enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 12.5 cm (approx. 4.92 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 395 g (approx. 13.93 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse design elements: Sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragons, and phoenix, representing harmony, authority, and cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Plain with silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grand Order of the Republic of China was the highest state decoration, awarded to individuals for outstanding service to the new republic. Known recipients include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYuan Shikai (1912), 1st President of the Republic of China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLi Yuanhong (1912, posthumous), 2nd President\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor Taishō of Japan (1915, honorary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeng Guozhang (1917), 4th President\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXu Shichang (1918), 5th President\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuan Qirui (1919), Premier of the Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCao Kun (1923), President\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZhang Zuolin (1927), Warlord of Manchuria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is a collectible reproduction intended for study, historical display, or educational purposes. It is not an official issued decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532349616322,"sku":null,"price":17999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/346212a497c1e3a10777add51a3326c9_2_18.34.25.jpg?v=1785748212","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/grand-order-of-the-republic-of-china-1912-medal-pure-silver-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}