Medals for the Boxer Rebellion 1900 to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

China 1900, 1 clasp, Taku Forts (F. Chadwick, A.B., H.M.S. Endymion) edge bruise, very fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals for the Boxer Rebellion 1900 to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

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H.M.S. Endymion was a 1st Class Cruiser of 7,350 tons, built by Earle of Hull and launched in July 1891. A total of 10 officers and other ranks of the ship were entitled to the China Medal with single clasp ‘Taku Forts’.