China, Empire. A Medal Of Merit, Second Class, C.1860 Archive Mint Calcutta

Mint Calcutta

South Africa (March 1

qualifying for the rank of Corporal

where he was the minister in Groningen and founder of Deaf-mute Institute

before returning to the European theatre

China, Empire. A Medal Of Merit, Second Class, C.1860 Archive Mint CalcuttaPresented by royalty, a circular silver medal with stylised cloud suspension to top and bottom; the face with a central glass cabochon, a stylised dragon to either side; the reverse with Chinese characters for Merit Medal on a stippled ground; diameter 33mm (1. 3 inches); on an old plain red ribbon, a red tassel below. The central cabochon is now greenish white; blue would have been used for a second (silver) class medal and it is possible that the