China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 GTRexclude Type I (1906-1932)

Type I (1906-1932)

attributed to Captain Thomas Roy Rundle of the 161st Infantry Battalion "Huron Battalion"

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

he was struck off strength to "H" Wing at the Canadian Concentration Camp at Witley on June 20th

Measuring 54 mm x 58 mm

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 GTRexclude Type I (1906-1932)In 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.