China War Medal 1900, in Silver (with "RELIEF OF PEKIN" clasp)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0223.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$800-900 USD

Estimated market value:

$800-900 USD

Attributes

Country

Great Britain
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Rev: CHINA 1900
Size

36mm
Version Remarks

The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the Royal Navy. A medal for a recipient in the British Army would be valued at 1,250-1,350, and a medal for a recipient in an Indian unit would be valued at 500-625.

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 Medal:
1. “RELIEF OF PEKIN”
2. “TAKU FORTS”
3. “DEFENCE OF LEGATIONS”

The Obverse of the Silver Medal was designed by G.W. de Saulles and the Reverse was designed by W. Wyon.

A variety of different naming styles were used and the value of the Silver Medal varies by the recipient.

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