China, Imperial. A Unique 'Taiping Rebellion' Safe Conduct Pass to British Navy Personnel Province of China 35 mm inclusive of crown

35 mm inclusive of crown suspension

on mini bow ribbon

five stars on either side of the ring flanking the faceplate

A grouping of Stahlhelm Bund der Frontsoldaten (League of Front Soldiers) items

China, Imperial. A Unique 'Taiping Rebellion' Safe Conduct Pass to British Navy Personnel Province of China 35 mm inclusive of crownAn extremely rare surviving document on Chinese Imperial Yellow silk and bears the seal of the Chief of Taiping Rebels, Hong Xiuqan in red ink, with the lettering and the wording in black ink, the silk is embroidered with floral patterns in very thin threading. It measures at 38cm (w) x 43. 5cm (l), and remains an extremely rare historical piece in very fine condition. The Chinese Taiping Rebellion (1850 1864) was a civil war between the Taiping