United Kingdom: Second China War Medal 1856-1860

Ribbon: Dark red with yellow edges.

Instituted: 6 March 1861.

Awarded: Participation in campaigns in China, 1857-8 and 1860.

Obverse Reverse
Clasps
FATSHAN 1857 CANTON 1857
CHINA 1842 FATSHAN 1857 CANTON 1857
TAKU FORTS 1860 PEKIN 1860
TAKU FORTS 1858 TAKU FORTS 1860 PEKIN 1860
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