Second China War Medal 1861 Auction 3 mm Enamelled Ribbon Bar

3 mm Enamelled Ribbon Bar

1916: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Stretcher Bearer

he was awarded the group of three

of fine quality manufacture mounted on original Austrian style ribbon

2mm x 23mm

Second China War Medal 1861 Auction 3 mm Enamelled Ribbon BarUnnamed as issued to the navy, in very fine condition. The medal's obverse shows the diademed head of Queen Victoria with the legend VICTORIA REGINA. The reverse has the same coat of Royal Arms and shield found on both the First China War Medal with the inscription ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACIM and the word CHINA in the exergue below. The suspender is the same as that used on the Indian Mutiny Medal. The Second China War Medal was issued by the British