This is a war medal issued for the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China. The Colony of Victoria sent a naval contingent to China to support the British campaign. This medal was awarded to a member of that force, W Slade. The edge of the medal is impressed W. SLADE, A.B. VICTORIA NAV. CONTGT.

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Obverse – Crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left. Around it in Latin is the legend VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX [Victoria Queen and Empress].		Reverse – Depicts a war trophy with the British arms set on a shield resting against a palm. Below is the legend CHINA 1900.

Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976