First China War Medal – 1842 Buy Now clasp North West Frontier 1909

clasp North West Frontier 1909

dated December 19

s canvas assault boats being met by heavy Spandau fire and many men falling victim to shoemines and booby traps on both sides of the river - thence a constant flurry of determined enemy counter-attacks

6 mm and 26

A Tuscan Silver Merit Medal

First China War Medal – 1842 Buy Now clasp North West Frontier 1909Medal officially impressed to "ANDREW MARR. 26TH REGIMENT FOOT." While engraving is worn slightly, the medal is has crisp detail and remains in extremely fine condition. The First China War Medal was originally intended by the Governor General of India, in October 1842, to be awarded exclusively to all ranks of the Honourable East India Company's Forces. Instead, in 1843, under the direction of Queen Victoria, the British Government awarded it without