mandarin square

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Qing dynasty mandarin square, 6th civil rank.

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mandarin square (plural mandarin squares)

  1. (historical) A large embroidered badge, with animal or bird insignia, sewn onto the surcoat of certain officials in Imperial China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    Synonym: rank badge
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