Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Miniature In Gold, C. 1900 United Republic of A Second China War Medal

A Second China War Medal for Canton 1857 - CANTON 1857

very scarce and very desirable award

the report stated "Only because of this man's age is it difficult to full recommend his aspirations

Two side pockets are located at the upper thighs

with enamel loss to blue centre and within red crown

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Miniature In Gold, C. 1900 United Republic of A Second China War MedalInstituted January 18, 1861 by King Wilhelm I. Type II. (Issue 1867 1918). In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross pattee with silver gilt interior border, the obverse medallion presents an embossed crown on a lightly pebbled Gold background, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed GOTT MIT UNS (God be with us), the reverse medallion presents the cypher WR, in a blue enamel surround inscribed DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861, measures 18. 10mm (w) x 20. 14mm