Second China War Medal

SKU: 02.GBR.0188.101.01

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  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    March 6, 1861
  • makers
    Royal Mint, London
  • remarks
    The Medal was engraved by William Wyon. The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details.

History


The Second China War Medal was established by Royal Warrant on March 6, 1861. The Medal was awarded to Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and other ranks of the British Army, Indian Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines in recognition of service in Second Opium War from 1857-1860.

The Medal could be awarded with clasps that denote participation in specific battles. Multiple clasps could be awarded to the same recipient, with 5 clasps being the most awarded to one recipient. The following 6 clasps were officially awarded:

1. "CHINA 1842"
2. "FATSHAM 1857"
3. "CANTON 1857"
4. "TAKU FORTS 1858"
5. "TAKU FORTS 1860"
6. "PEKIN 1860"

Medals awarded to troops of the British and Indian Armies were issued named, although a number of different naming styles exist. Medals awarded to members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines were issued unnamed, but privately named examples may also be encountered.

There may be additional versions of the Medal that differ in size.

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Versions

  • Price

    $275-325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impressed medal for a recipient in t...

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded to those who had previously fought in the First Opium War and received the China War Medal, in addition to fight...

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  • Price

    $350-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "FATSHAN 1857" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impresse...

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  • Price

    $350-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "CANTON 1857" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impresse...

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  • Price

    $350-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "TAKU FORTS 1858" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impre...

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  • Price

    $350-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "TAKU FORTS 1860" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impre...

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  • Price

    $350-500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "PEKIN 1858" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impressed ...

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  • Price

    $625-800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with 2 clasps) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impressed medal for ...

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  • Price

    $800-950 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with 3 clasps) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." The value given is for an unnamed medal. An officially impressed medal for ...

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  • Price

    $900-1,150 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with 4 clasps) is stamped "W. WYON R.A."

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  • Price

    $1,150-1,350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM CHINA

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with 5 clasps) is stamped "W. WYON R.A."

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