Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The China Medal awarded to Driver R. Robinson, 4th Balloon Section, Royal Engineers

China 1900, no clasp (26514 Dvr: R. Robinson. R.E.) mounted as worn, a few small edge bruises, otherwise toned, good very fine and scarce to the Balloon Section £400-£500

Randle Robinson was born in Bagshot, Surrey, and attested for the Royal Engineers on 9 June 1892. He served with the 4th Balloon Section, Royal Engineers, in China from 11 August 1900 to 17 August 1901, and was discharged on 8 June 1904, after 12 years’ service.