{"product_id":"china-medal-1900-boxer-rebellion","title":"China Medal 1900 (Boxer Rebellion)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChina Medal 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e was instituted in 1901 to recognise British and Imperial military personnel who served during the Boxer Rebellion and the subsequent China Expedition of 1900. The medal commemorates one of the most significant international military campaigns of the late Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreign uprising in China that culminated in the siege of the international legations in Peking (now Beijing). A multinational force, including troops from Britain, India, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Japan, Russia and the United States, was assembled to relieve the besieged diplomatic community and restore order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal was awarded to British and Imperial land and sea forces who served in China between June and December 1900. It could be issued without a clasp or with one or more authorised clasps denoting participation in key actions during the campaign. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality replica faithfully reproduces the original medal and ribbon, making it ideal for collectors, historians, family researchers and display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful replica of the China Medal 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorates service during the Boxer Rebellion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull size medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with correct ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with or without clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality die-struck finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors and historical displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish-made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Boxer Rebellion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-foreign uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901. Foreign diplomats, civilians and military personnel were besieged within the Legation Quarter in Peking for 55 days before an international relief force broke through and lifted the siege. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish and Imperial troops played a significant role in the campaign, particularly in the relief of Peking and the wider expeditionary operations conducted throughout northern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedal Clasps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe China Medal 1900 could be awarded without a clasp or with one or more of the following authorised clasps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelief of Pekin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded to personnel involved in the relief of the besieged international legations in Peking between June and August 1900. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaku Forts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded to Royal Naval personnel who participated in the attack on the Taku Forts on 17 June 1900. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDefence of Legations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded to the small force of soldiers, Royal Marines and civilian volunteers who defended the Legation Quarter during the siege of Peking. Only a limited number were awarded, making it one of the rarest British campaign medal clasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedal Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears the veiled and crowned effigy of Queen Victoria with the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts the Royal Arms surrounded by military trophies and a palm tree with the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the date:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHINA 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRibbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbon consists of a crimson centre with broad yellow edge stripes, a design shared with earlier China War Medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat was the China Medal 1900 awarded for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal was awarded for service during the Boxer Rebellion and the subsequent China Expedition of 1900. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWas the medal issued with clasps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The medal could be awarded without a clasp or with the authorised clasps Relief of Pekin, Taku Forts and Defence of Legations. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho received the medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish and Imperial Army, Navy and Marine personnel who served in China during the campaign. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an original medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a high-quality replica produced for collectors, historians and display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Medals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58298653704573,"sku":null,"price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7817\/files\/china1_900_medal.webp?v=1781790421","url":"https:\/\/www.empiremedals.com\/products\/china-medal-1900-boxer-rebellion","provider":"Empire Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}