Object number
1210.1.4
Description
Second Chinese War Medal awarded and impressed in upright Roman capitals to 'LT. COLL. C. GRAHAM. ROYAL ENGINEERS.', with ribbon and clasps for Taku Forts 1860 and Pekin 1860. The ribbon is crimson with yellow edges. The medal shows the bust of Queen Victoria and on the reverse there is an oval shield bearing the royal arms and a palm tree flanked by a capstan, anchor and naval cannon, a field gun, drum and regimental flag. The top is inscribed ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM (to pray for peace by force of arms).
Date
1857 - 1860
Production period
2nd China War, 1857-1860
Dimensions