China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Auction He left for the PPCLI

He left for the PPCLI in the field on December 29th

the deathless record of Canada's martial achievements in the Great War

1919 (April 1

Footnote: Louis Wellesley Bradt was born on June 4

China, Qing Dynasty. A Crown Prince Royal Birth Blessing Medal, C.1840 Auction He left for the PPCLIIn silver, with blue enamels on the obverse and green, yellow, brown and white enamels on the reverse, the obverse with the ancient Chinese symbol for longevity, the reverse illustrating golden pheasants on either side and inscribed in Chinese with "Your Highness Crown Prince Blessing Royal Birth September 30, 1840" (the date of the birth after conversion form the Chinese calendar), 41. 5 mm x 53. 2 mm, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.