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China War Medal: CM.M.137-R

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Titles

China War Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: de Saulles, George William
Mint: Royal Mint
Production place: London

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Description

Medal awarded to all who had taken part in the campaign in China popularly known as the First Opium War. Ribbon is made up of crimson with yellow edges. There are three clasps inscribed as follows: "RELIEF OF PEKIN", "DEFENCE OF LEGATIONS", and "TAKU FORTS".

Notes

History note: Possibly given by the Royal Mint as examples of Military medals.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown

Dating

1901 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 45.99 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Profile of Victoria

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX (in exergue) G.W. Saulles
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An Oval shield bearing the royal arms and a palm tree flanked by a capstan, anchor and naval cannon representing the Royal Navy (left) and a field gun, drum and regimental flag representing the Army (right).

  • Text: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM (in exergue) CHINA 1900
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.137-R
Primary reference Number: 226906
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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