A Second China War Medal with three bars: 'Fatshan 1857; Taku Forts 1858 and Canton 1857

Lot #275 - A Second China War Medal with three bars: 'Fatshan 1857; Taku Forts 1858 and Canton 1857

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

December 2014 Antique & Art Auction
Sale Date:

02 Dec 2014 ~ 9am
Lot #:

275
Lot Description:

A Second China War Medal with three bars: 'Fatshan 1857; Taku Forts 1858 and Canton 1857
issued by the British Government in 1861 to Army and Navy who took part in the Second Opium War of 1856-60; unnamed as issued to the navy, on original ribbon. The obverse with the diademed head of Queen Victoria circumscribed VICTORIA REGINA; reverse, a trophy of arms around a palm tree, with the Royal shield at the front, above the legend ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM, below the word CHINA. Designed by William Wyon.
Estimate:

NZ$550 - 550
Realised Price:

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Category:

Militaria & Weapons

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.