United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers certificate_of_authenticity edged on top and bottom

edged on top and bottom with large golden cello oakleaves

chipping evident in the red enamels on the left side of the "Д"

Anhalt: Friedrich Cross (bronze

overlaid by a green enameled laurel and oak leaf wreath

Fifth Marine Division

United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers certificate_of_authenticity edged on top and bottom2 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.