United Kingdom. A China War Medal to James Dolly, 1st Battalion, 2nd Regiment

A China War Medal, in silver, rim impressed JAS DOLLY, 1^ST BN 2^ND REGT, swivel suspension, on original ribbon, light wear, nice patina, very fine condition.

Footnote: The China War Medal was established in 1843 following the end of the First Opium War (1839-1842). It was awarded to all Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted men of the British Army, the Royal Navy, and the Honourable East India Company Army in recognition of their participation in the following battles: the First Battle of Canton (1841), the Second Battle of Canton (1841), the First Capture of Chusan (1840), the Second Capture of Chusan (1841), the Battle of Amoy (1841), the Battle of Ningpo (1842), the Battle of Chinhai (1841), the Battle of Tzeki (1842), the Battle of Chapu (1842), the Battle of Woosung (1842), and the Battle of Chinkiang (1842).