China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Newly Listed fine overall

fine overall

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

both at the Training Base in Chatham

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

Civilian Aff

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Newly Listed fine overallIn 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.