Second China War Medal 1857-60

Awarded to George Amelius Douglas, Capt RN. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L) 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". Bar: "TAKU FORTS 1860". Inscription on edge "G.A.DOUGLAS. FLAG LT. TO VC.ADML. SIR J. HOPE". Fitted with a cusped bar and a 1 1/4" wide crimson ribbon. In original card box of issue with spare ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MED1799
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: Douglas, George Amelius
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm
Parts: Second China War Medal 1857-60