Chinese rank badges: symbols of power, wealth, and intellect in the Ming and Qing dynasties

Contents

Identifying civil rank badges -- Identifying military rank badges -- Rank badge iconography -- Ming dynasty rank badges -- Rank badges under the Shunzi emperor -- Rank badges under the Kangxi emperor -- Rank badges under the Yongzheng emperor -- Rank badges under the Qianlong emperor -- Rank badges under the Jiaqing emperor -- Rank badges under the Daoguang emperor -- The end of Chinese imperial history -- Dragons and other badges.