(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. Produced by the Japanese Mint. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red glass circular centerpiece ring, measuring 62 mm (w) x 94.8 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the raised edges of a few rays, scattered gilt wear, on a full-length incorrect replacement neck ribbon, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang"’ was established together with the higher orders by the Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to recipients of the 1st through 8th Orders of Merit, and is the exact equivalent of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. It is known as the Order of the Prosperous Clouds (also known as the Order of the Auspicious Clouds).