China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Newly Listed Civilian Aff

Civilian Aff

Flight Cadet Byrom was granted a temporary commission as a 2nd Lieutenant (Aeroplane and Seaplane Branch)

65 mm (w) x 60

both at the Training Base in Chatham

1951 at No

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Newly Listed Civilian AffIn 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.