China Medal 1900 : Able Seaman S J Sheaf, Victoria Naval Contingent

Places
Accession Number REL22244
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Medal
Physical description Silver
Maker Unknown
Wyon, William
de Saulles, George William
Place made United Kingdom
Date made c 1901
Conflict China, 1900-1901 (Boxer Uprising)
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 S J Sheaf of the Victorian Naval Contingent for service in China during the Boxer Rebellion.