United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers certificate_of_authenticity a thin silver wire wraps

a thin silver wire wraps around the swords and arms of the cross

the enamels on the obverse and reverse previously repaired enamels

Fifth Marine Division

edged on top and bottom with large golden cello oakleaves

United Kingdom. A China War Medal 1857-1860, to Sapper Joseph Boyd, 23rd Company, Royal Engineers certificate_of_authenticity a thin silver wire wraps2 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.