United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers GTRexclude 152 mm x 215 mm

152 mm x 215 mm

Laira from 1922 to 1932

two Shoulder Oak Leaf and Acorn Badges (in bronze gilt

a coolness and courage under fire of the highest order

the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Prince Adolph

United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers GTRexclude 152 mm x 215 mm2 Clasps TAKU FORTS 1860, PEKIN 1860 (SAPPER JOSh BOYD. 23rd C. ROYAL ENGrs). In silver, naming is officially impressed in large capitals, measuring 36 mm in diameter, very dark patina on both the medal and the clasps, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks overall, replacement second type ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Second China War Medal was instituted on March 6, 1861 and was awarded for participation in campaigns in China, 1857 1858 and 1860.