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Offline Suzy W

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Unknown medal
« on: Tuesday 14 May 13 00:55 BST (UK) »
Can someone tell me what this medal was for?  Dated 1900
TEW family of Leire/Leicester and New Zealand
MERRICKS of Stafford/Birmingham
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POTENTIER of France, England and Canada
WATKINS of London and New Zealand
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LYALL, of Dundee, Caithness and New Zealand

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Re: Unknown medal
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 02:13 BST (UK) »
This Medal was awarded to those who took part in the Boxer Uprising you will find details on Wikipedia.

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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 03:07 BST (UK) »
Wonderful, thanks for the help.

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TEW family of Leire/Leicester and New Zealand
MERRICKS of Stafford/Birmingham
PENTECOST of Surrey and New Zealand
POTENTIER of France, England and Canada
WATKINS of London and New Zealand
WHITAKER of Guiseley Yorkshire and New Zealand
LYALL, of Dundee, Caithness and New Zealand

And far too many to add

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Re: Unknown medal
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 03:10 BST (UK) »
Hi almitva
Out of curiosity, what is the significance of the date palm?

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Re: Unknown medal
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 03:13 BST (UK) »
Sorry don't know why a date palm was chosen!

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Re: Unknown medal
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 06:17 BST (UK) »
what a great medal,,is it a family piece ?  is it named?  ;)

Instituted:
1901

Qualification:
Awarded to those who took part in actions against the Chinese in the China War of 1900-1901, more commonly referred to as the Boxer Rebellion.

Description:
36mm diameter silver medal. The obverse portrays the crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria, the legend VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. The reverse depicts an array of trophies arranged under a palm tree. In the centre is a shield displaying the Royal Arms, and above the whole, the legend, ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM [translated as, they demanded peace by force of arms]. CHINA 1900 appears in the exergue.

The obverse of the medal was designed by G W de Saulles and the reverse by William Wyon RA (1795-1851).

Ribbon:
32mm wide; crimson with yellow edges.

Suspension:
Plain, straight swivelling suspender.

Naming:
Medals to the Royal Navy were impressed in block capitals, others indented in thin block capitals and running script.
MCHUGH {mayo/manchester}   OHora,MCHALE{mayo/manchester /chicago}  KENNY{Manchester}   TIMPERLEY{wilmslow-bollin fee,Manchester} SMITH{manchester}  LEE{Colne,manchester,Cheshire} VENABLES {Styal.Cheshire} PAYTON {Staffs/Manchester}McCARTHY{TIPPERARY/MANCHESTER}  EAMES/AMS/HEAMES/HAMES/AYMES {Wilmslow/Manchester} Eames/Aymes  {Ireland/Manchester/Cheshire
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Re: Unknown medal
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 06:36 BST (UK) »
Not mine but a neighbours,
There is a name on it "A.W Lee", she has no idea on how he is related to her family, the medal was in a tin with many others.
So now the hunt is on for a A.W Lee
TEW family of Leire/Leicester and New Zealand
MERRICKS of Stafford/Birmingham
PENTECOST of Surrey and New Zealand
POTENTIER of France, England and Canada
WATKINS of London and New Zealand
WHITAKER of Guiseley Yorkshire and New Zealand
LYALL, of Dundee, Caithness and New Zealand

And far too many to add

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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 06:44 BST (UK) »
Lee is my surname  ;D   im on the hunt   ;)
MCHUGH {mayo/manchester}   OHora,MCHALE{mayo/manchester /chicago}  KENNY{Manchester}   TIMPERLEY{wilmslow-bollin fee,Manchester} SMITH{manchester}  LEE{Colne,manchester,Cheshire} VENABLES {Styal.Cheshire} PAYTON {Staffs/Manchester}McCARTHY{TIPPERARY/MANCHESTER}  EAMES/AMS/HEAMES/HAMES/AYMES {Wilmslow/Manchester} Eames/Aymes  {Ireland/Manchester/Cheshire
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 14 May 13 07:02 BST (UK) »
Medals to the Royal Navy were impressed in block capitals, others indented in thin block capitals and running script.What type is yours? can you post a photo?
MCHUGH {mayo/manchester}   OHora,MCHALE{mayo/manchester /chicago}  KENNY{Manchester}   TIMPERLEY{wilmslow-bollin fee,Manchester} SMITH{manchester}  LEE{Colne,manchester,Cheshire} VENABLES {Styal.Cheshire} PAYTON {Staffs/Manchester}McCARTHY{TIPPERARY/MANCHESTER}  EAMES/AMS/HEAMES/HAMES/AYMES {Wilmslow/Manchester} Eames/Aymes  {Ireland/Manchester/Cheshire
Census information is Crown Copyright www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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