United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers visually-hidden KALAHARI 1908

KALAHARI 1908

ranging in size from 65 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) to 222 mm (w) x 165 mm (h))

pebbled badge presenting a mobile swastika

who had taught military tactics to most of his own generals

measuring 190 mm in total length

United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers visually-hidden KALAHARI 19082 Clasps TAKU FORTS 1860, PEKIN 1860 (SAPPER JOSh BOYD. 23rd C. ROYAL ENGrs). In silver, naming is officially impressed in large capitals, measuring 36 mm in diameter, very dark patina on both the medal and the clasps, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks overall, replacement second type ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Second China War Medal was instituted on March 6, 1861 and was awarded for participation in campaigns in China, 1857 1858 and 1860.