Borough of Portsmouth Tribute Medal, 27mm., silver and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 1901, rev. impressed, ‘Naval Brigade North China 1900’, additionally inscribed, ‘W. Moore’, ref. Hibbard A21(3) very fine £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals for the Boxer Rebellion 1900 to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

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The most likely recipient of this medal is Leading Seaman W. Moore, H.M.S. Centurion, a member of the Seymour Expedition who received the medal with clasp for Relief of Pekin from H.M. The King on 8 March 1902.