China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Newly Listed the edges trimmed in gray

the edges trimmed in gray embroidery interlaced with strands of fine aluminum wire

In 1944 he was promoted to Major

marked "M 1/10 K" (Gold) and "STERLING" on the reverse

Civilian Aff

with an enlarged copy measuring 145 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Newly Listed the edges trimmed in grayIn 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.