Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

China 1857-60, 3 clasps, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Chas. Wilkin, R.M.L.I.) finely engraved in running script, fitted with engraved silver ribbon bar, toned, good very fine £300-360

All three clasps confirmed on Asplin’s roll for service as a Private in 97 Co. Royal Marines, and that he was wounded at Peiho Forts on 25 June 1859.

Charles Wilkin (Wilkins on medal roll) was born in the Parish of Whittle (?), near Norwich, Norfolk. He enrolled for service as a Volunteer in the East Norfolk Militia on 12 June 1855, and enlisted into the Royal Marines on 11 February 1856, aged 19 years, a servant by trade. Posted to 97 Company, Chatham Division, he served with the Royal Marine Battalion and aboard H.M.S. Princess Charlotte in China from 12 August 1857 to 8 March 1863. He was invalided out on 19 August 1863, at which time he was in possession of one Good Conduct Badge granted 14 February 1861, and a medal and 3 clasps for service in China. Sold with copied service papers and medal roll entry.