China Expedition Medal, Silver Medal (stamped "S.J.")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0143.101.01.003

Estimated market value:

$1600 USD

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Estimated market value:

$1600 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR S.J. Rev: EXPEDITION DE CHINE 1860 TA-KOU CHANG-KIAWAN PA-LI-KAO PE-KING
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was engraved by Stephano Johnson.

History


The China Expedition Medal was created by the decree of January 23, 1861 and was awarded to all those who participated in the Expedition from 1857-1860. An estimated 18700 Medals were produced by the Monnaie de Paris in 1861.

The obverse inscription translates to “Napoleon III Emperor,” and the reverse inscription translates to “China Expedition 1860, Ta-kou, Chang-Kiawan, Pa-Li-Kao, Pe-King.” The ribbon has “PE-KING” in Chinese characters embroidered in blue thread.

There are many versions of Medal and the following variables may be encountered: engraving; manufacturer; composition; size; thickness; personalized engraving.

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