China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 GTRexclude who served on navy ships

who served on navy ships in war zones

discolouration evident in the white enamels on the bottom

Constructed of thick  dark blue wool

It features a fold-out map of Lucknow showing the strategic situation during the latter campaign

with swing bar arms placed on either side and held in place by a single screw

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 GTRexclude who served on navy shipsIn silver, with blue enamels on the obverse and green, yellow, brown and white enamels on the reverse, the obverse with the ancient Chinese symbol for longevity, the reverse illustrating golden pheasants on either side and inscribed in Chinese with "Your Highness Crown Prince Blessing Royal Birth September 30, 1840" (the date of the birth after conversion form the Chinese calendar), 41. 5 mm x 53. 2 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.