Second China War Medal 1857-60

Second China War medal of James Revely. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot. Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree, a trophy of flags, cannon and the royal shield, a capstan. Legend: "ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM". Exergue: "CHINA". Bar: "FATSHAN 1857".

Object Details

ID: ZBA0484
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
Events: Second Opium War, 1857-1860
People: Reveley, James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm
Parts: Second China War Medal 1857-60