Republic period The first, an embroidered informal blue-ground coat constructed with a side opening, the collar and and border bands embroidered in colored and gilt-wrapped threads with floral scrolls; the second, a midnight-blue front-fastening coat, the front applied with a square rank badge, including motifs of cranes, peonies, and bats; the third, a white brocade jacket with border bands embroidered with auspicious emblems on a blue-satin ground. 37 x 56 1/4in (94 x 142.9cm); 44 x 45 5/8in (111.8 x 115.9cm); 42 3/4 x 44 1/2in (108.6 x 113cm) (3).