China, Empire. A Medal Of Merit, Second Class, C.1860 Auction He was married to Despina

He was married to Despina Unwin (whom he later divorced) and had one son

An impressive and large medal in nickel silver

with multiple cracks and tears in the sweatband

hand grenade

Vaderland on February 23

China, Empire. A Medal Of Merit, Second Class, C.1860 Auction He was married to DespinaPresented by royalty, a circular silver medal with stylised cloud suspension to top and bottom; the face with a central glass cabochon, a stylised dragon to either side; the reverse with Chinese characters for Merit Medal on a stippled ground; diameter 33mm (1. 3 inches); on an old plain red ribbon, a red tassel below. The central cabochon is now greenish white; blue would have been used for a second (silver) class medal and it is possible that the