| Place | Asia: China |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM15414 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1902 |
| Conflict |
China, 1900-1901 (Boxer Uprising) |
China Medal 1900 : Able Seaman T D Edmond, NSW Naval Contingent
Description
China Medal 1900. The recipient's details are impressed on the edge. Obverse: The crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria and the legend 'VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX' around the rim. Reverse: A collection of war trophies, with an oval shield bearing the Royal Arms in the centre, all positioned under a palm tree. Above is the legend,'ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM'. In the exergue is 'CHINA 1900'. The medal is fitted with a straight bar suspender and has a piece of 32 mm wide crimson ribbon with yellow edges.
History / Summary
Awarded to Able Seaman Thomas D Edmond who served with the New South Wales Naval Contingent to China in 1900. He sailed from Australia on 8 August 1900 in SS Salamis and returned on 25 April 1901 in SS Chingtu. Edmond also received the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.