Medal [China medal 1900 (HMS Humber)]

Object detail

Accession number

1979.138.2

Description

China medal 1900 (HMS Humber). Silver medal with red and yellow ribbon. Obverse depicts a veiled and crowned half-length bust of Queen Victoria facing left. The reverse depicts war trophies arranged under a palm tree, including a shield, a cannon, spears, and drums.

Marks

VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX Inscribed
ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM / CHINA / 1900 Inscribed
E. W. SHELDRICK. 2ND WTR., H.M.S. HUMBER Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Collection

Medal Collection

Credit Line

Medal [China medal 1900 (HMS Humber)], 1979.138.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Award Decoration of Honor Medal Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Achievement Symbols

Collection type

Marine Heritage Transport

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