China War Medal 1900, in Bronze
SKU: 02.GBR.0223.102.01
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Attributes
History
The China War Medal 1900 was authorized by Army Order in 1901 and awarded to British and Imperial troops in commemoration of the China War of 1900, also known as the Boxer Rebellion. Silver Medals were awarded to combatants while Bronze Medals were awarded to Native and Indian bearers and servants.
3 clasps were authorized for award with the Bronze Medal:
1. “RELIEF OF PEKIN”
2. “TAKU FORTS”
3. “DEFENCE OF LEGATIONS”
A variety of different naming styles were used and the value of the Bronze Medal varies by the recipient.
Versions
$325-450 USD
Bronze
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900
36mm
The value given is for a medal of a recipient of an Indian unit. A medal for a nurse or a war correspondent would be valued at 2,750-3,500.
$525-625 USD
Bronze
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900
36mm
$1,400-1,750 USD
Bronze
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900
36mm
$12,500-17,500 USD
Bronze
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900
36mm
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