Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Badges, museum number 9-21648a,b, described as Pair of rank badges, worn on the back & front of robe, Imperial Era; tapestry (Kossu) weave, w/ white birds (egrets Egret represents 6th civil rank)) standing on rocks, on a gold background surrounded by blue clouds, bats, cpeonies and various other flowers, conch shell, fan, flower pot, lozenges, endless knows, Imperial sun, various other Buddhist & Chinese symbols and florals all decorate. Bottom of each panel contains blue, diagonal water/waves and stylized mountains. LIght blue silk backing. (a) is two joined pieces sewn together. (b) is a single piece. . Border is 2 cm wide black & metallic band. Colors include light & dark blue, white, red-orange, green, pink, yellow and metalic gold.