China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Auction Starhembergvogel) mit der Julispange)

Starhembergvogel) mit der Julispange)

1919 (April 1

circumscribed by German Gothic lettering TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT (FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES)

He left for the PPCLI in the field on December 29th

the deathless record of Canada's martial achievements in the Great War

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Auction Starhembergvogel) mit der Julispange)In 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.