First China War Medal – 1842 certificate_of_authenticity Edge bruise

Edge bruise

received Coronation Medal

attested for service in the 55th Foot at Edinburgh on 28th December 1833

one Good Conduct Chevron (embroidered two-tone brown

Naming is officially engraved in large italicized block capitals

First China War Medal – 1842 certificate_of_authenticity Edge bruiseMedal 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