First China War Medal – 1842 Archive FOOT GUARDS

FOOT GUARDS

The diplomatic manner in which he dealt with civilian agencies brought about the procurement of hundreds of applicants for commissions for the scarce categories required by the War Department

The following morning (27th) HMS King George V and HMS Rodney arrived and engaged the Bismarck from approximately 16

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

conducted the service

First China War Medal – 1842 Archive FOOT GUARDSMedal 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