Short lived awards that was issued only for 4 years.
Established by Ministry of Finance on January 16, 1914 in two classes: Double Crane (in five grades) and Single Crane (in five grades). In turn both classes could be issued in gold or silver (i.e. there were 10 different levels of award). These were awarded to provincial finance inspectors and tax collectors. Grade and class were depended by the sum of taxes collected by inspector. In addition to the award cavalier also receved cash bonus (calculated as 1% of the revenue collected).
Cranes will become obsolete in 1918.
Gilded silver, enamel.
Details.
Reverse stamped with
慶華祥製 - Made by Qing Huaxiang
Case inscription reads
五等 - 5th class
金質單鶴章 - Gold Single Crane Badge/Medal
Established by Ministry of Finance on January 16, 1914 in two classes: Double Crane (in five grades) and Single Crane (in five grades). In turn both classes could be issued in gold or silver (i.e. there were 10 different levels of award). These were awarded to provincial finance inspectors and tax collectors. Grade and class were depended by the sum of taxes collected by inspector. In addition to the award cavalier also receved cash bonus (calculated as 1% of the revenue collected).
Cranes will become obsolete in 1918.
Gilded silver, enamel.
Details.
Reverse stamped with
慶華祥製 - Made by Qing Huaxiang
Case inscription reads
五等 - 5th class
金質單鶴章 - Gold Single Crane Badge/Medal