China War Medal 1900, in Bronze

SKU: 02.GBR.0223.102.01

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  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse
  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1901
  • remarks
    The Obverse of the Bronze Medal was designed by G.W. de Saulles and the Reverse was designed by W. Wyon. The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details.

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.

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Versions

  • Price

    $325-450 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    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.

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  • Price

    $525-625 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1,400-1,750 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $12,500-17,500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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