United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers Province of China DENBY" on the reverse

DENBY" on the reverse

His total service as of May 31

She was the daughter of Friedrich Sowinski and his wife Luisa

scattered surface wear and fine nicks

Finely crafted in 14kt white gold

United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers Province of China DENBY" on the reverse2 Clasps TAKU FORTS 1860, PEKIN 1860 (SAPPER JOSh BOYD. 23rd C. ROYAL ENGrs). In silver, naming is officially impressed in large capitals, measuring 36 mm in diameter, very dark patina on both the medal and the clasps, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks overall, replacement second type ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Second China War Medal was instituted on March 6, 1861 and was awarded for participation in campaigns in China, 1857 1858 and 1860.