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British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860
British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860
British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860
British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860
British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860
British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860

British Second China War Campaign Medal - Taku Forts Pekin 1860

$ 80.52

Availability: 29 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain
  • Modified Item: No
  • Second Opium War: 1860-61
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Condition: Ribbon is missing.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    This Second China War medal was issued by the British government in 1861 to members of the British and Indian Armies and the Royal Navy who took part in the Second Opium War of 1857 to 1860 against China.  Medal shows the head of Queen Victoria with the legend VICTORIA REGINA.  The reverse has the shield bearing the Royal Arms with a palm tree and trophy of arms behind with the inscription around the edge ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACIM and CHINA at the bottom.  Around the plain edge it reads: DRUM  ALBERT JOCK  67TH REGT.