China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Buy Now Great Britain Defence Medal

Great Britain Defence Medal

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China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Buy Now Great Britain Defence MedalIn 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.