Second China War Medal 1857-60

Second China War medal presented to boatswain Benjamin Bradshaw (1819-1908).

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (left). Legend: 'VICTORIA REGINA'.

Reverse: At the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannon, the royal shield, a capstan etc. Legend: 'ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM'. Exergue: 'CHINA'.

Object Details

ID: MED2350
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
Events: Second Opium War, 1857-1860
Date made: 1860
People: Bradshaw, Benjamin; Queen Victoria
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 36 mm