China, Republic. A Bronze Decoration of the Imperial Order of the Dragon

In bronze gilt, voided tilted square in the centre, obverse with the letters "C.R.E." and the date "1900" in simulated Chinese character strokes, surrounded by the inscription " "NOT TO CONQUER BUT TO SAVE" ", reverse numbered as issued 703, measuring 32.5 mm, original ribbon, suspended from ornate Dragon broach; with safety pin as worn, extremely fine. With original paper card of issue from American Emblem Co. Inc.