HAECHI

Joseon Rank Badges
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See Late Joseon military 3rd rank badge w/leopards. Joseon rank badges resembled Late Qing (1662-1911) originals. (more)

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    Late Qing Scholar Rank Badges (1662-1911):

    1 – Crane
    2 – Golden Pheasant
    3 – Peacock
    4 – Wild Goose
    5 – Silver Pheasant
    6 – Egret
    7 – Mandarin Duck
    8 – Quail
    9 – Paradise Flycatcher

    Lower officials used the magpie (Ming dynasty). Supervisory officials used the haechi.
    Musicians wore the oriole.

    Late Qing Military Rank Badges (1662-1911):

    1 – Qilin (after 1662; had been Lion)
    2 – Lion
    3 – Leopard (after 1664; had been Tiger)
    4 – Tiger (after 1664; had been Leopard)
    5 – Bear
    6 – Panther
    7 – Rhinoceros (after 1759; had been Panther)
    8 – Rhinoceros
    9 – Horse living under the sea

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