First China War Medal – 1842 Archive Ireland and L

Ireland and L

conducted the service

FOOT GUARDS

was second in command of the Engineer Force with the Turkish Contingent with the local rank of Major

operating over the Ypres Salient)

First China War Medal – 1842 Archive Ireland and LMedal officially impressed to "ANDREW MARR. 26TH REGIMENT FOOT." While engraving is worn slightly, the medal is has crisp detail and remains in extremely fine condition. The First China War Medal was originally intended by the Governor General of India, in October 1842, to be awarded exclusively to all ranks of the Honourable East India Company's Forces. Instead, in 1843, under the direction of Queen Victoria, the British Government awarded it without