United Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal to H.A. Anderson, Victoria Naval Contingent Archive A silver gilt Maltese cross

A silver gilt Maltese cross featuring black enamels

Of Spanish Manufacture

on mid 20th century silk sash

The oath is called “Fahneneid”

United Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal to H.A. Anderson, Victoria Naval Contingent Archive A silver gilt Maltese crossInstituted 1842. In silver, full size, rim impressed H. A. ANDERSON . A. B., VICTORIA NAV. CONTGT., accompanied by original ribbon but worn on replacement, dark patina, minor wear, several small edge bruises, remains extremely fine. Footnote: Victoria Naval Contingent was one of several Australian colonial forces sent to China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, marking one of the first occasions on which Australian naval personnel served overseas in