Identification required

[Dragomir]

Gentlemen,

Can anyone help with the identification of this medal. It is brass, 32 mm across.

Thanks in advance

Dragomir

 

[drclaw]

Not something I've seen before Dragomir.

The photograph is however of a senior officer in the late Qing military uniform, circa. 1907-1912. You can tell by the 'rank button' on his hat and the ornate belt which is inscribed with a dragon. I don't recognise the face unfortunately but others might know. 

[JapanX]

This boy at obverse was known as Duanfang 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duanfang

[JapanX]

Here we go

 

[Dragomir]

Drclaw and JapanX, 

I am much obliged to both of you. The identity of this imposing gentleman really was a tough problem for me for quite some time.

 Dragomir 

[JapanX]

Reverse inscription reads 

Don`t forget old friends 

;)

[Lingqi]

I never seen this before.