China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 GTRexclude 46 mm (w) x 46

46 mm (w) x 46

a gold-coloured stamp is clearly visible

13 mm diameter

and mounted parade-style to a metal backer

British War Medal (Sjt E

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 GTRexclude 46 mm (w) x 46In 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.