Gilt silver hat emblem decorated with the 'Laughing twins or He He Erxian' who are the Gods of Peace and Harmony. One twin is named Shi De (拾得) and on this emblem he hold a lotus. The other twin is Han Shan (寒山) who holds a round box and a Ruyi scepter (As you wish). The twins bestow blessings on marriages. Other auspicious objects include a Pine tree (Longevity), Rocks (Longevity) and Clouds (Granting of all wishes). The emblem dates from the late Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Width 6.9 cm. Height 5.7 cm. Depth 1.2 cm.