Bronze Medal China War Medal 1900, in Bronze

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0223.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$325-450 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$325-450 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900
  • Size
    36mm
  • 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.

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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