First China War Medal – 1842 certificate_of_authenticity Montalbano

Montalbano

Naming is officially engraved in large italicized block capitals

intact loop)

one Good Conduct Chevron (embroidered two-tone brown

He served with the Central India Field Force under Sir Hugh Rose

First China War Medal – 1842 certificate_of_authenticity MontalbanoMedal 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