Order of Brilliant Jade Сlass Identifier

Order of Brilliant Jade perhaps is one of the most difficult orders to determine the actual class of its particular insignia. The only reliable way to determine the actual class of the Order of Brilliant Jade's insignia is by using its central medallion, or more precisely, the combination of the "jade" color and the number of rings around its circumference.

1st class /red jade with three rings/.

2nd class /red jade with two rings/.

3rd class /red jade with one ring/.

4th class /blue jade with three rings/.

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5th class /blue jade with two rings/.

6th class /blue jade with one ring/.

7th class /white jade with three rings/.

8th class /white jade with two rings/.

9th class /white jade with one ring/.

 

1st, 2nd and 3rd classes of the order were awarded on Grand Cordons /Sashes/.

1st class.

2nd class.

3rd class.

 

4th and 5th classes of the order were awarded on Cravats /Neck ribbons/.

4th class.

5th class.

 

6th and 7th classes of the order were awarded on chest ribbons with rosettes.

6th class.

7th class.

 

8th and 9th classes of the order were awarded on chest ribbons.

8th class.

9th class.

 

Cases for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd class orders have inscription

大綬采玉勳章 - Grand Ribbon /Grand Cordon/ Order of Brilliant Jade

1st variation.

2nd variation.

 

Cases for the 4th and 5nd class orders have inscription

領綬采玉勳章 - Neck Ribbon /Cravat/ Order of Brilliant Jade

1st variation.

2nd variation.

 

Cases for the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th class orders have inscription

襟綬采玉勳章 - Chest /Breast/ Ribbon Order of Brilliant Jade

1st variation.

2nd variation.