The Siege of Corfu, 1716

Italy / Greece, The Siege of Corfu 1716, Venetian Victory over the Turks, Reichsgraff Marshal Matthias Johann von der Schulenburg at the Siege ofCorfu and the erection of his statue, Copper Medal, by Georg Vestner, the statue on its plinth with the city of Corfu behind, rev legend in ovalwreath, 38mm (Voltolina 1391). Extremely fine with mint redness.

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Voyage of the Chinese Junk Keying

Victoria/China, Voyage of the Chinese Junk Keying, 1848, Bronze Medal by T Halliday, published by Allen & Moore, Birmingham, starboard view ofthe junk with sail set on main mast, THE CHINESE JUNK "KEYING", rev details of the vessel, its purchase and its voyage, in 15 lines, 45mm (BHM 2318).A few edge bruises, otherwise about extremely fine, with traces of original gilding remaining.

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For more information, see:
East Sails West: The Voyage of the Keying, 1846-1855

Mandarin Hesing of the Junk Keying, 1848.

Victoria/China, Mandarin Hesing of the Chinese Junk Keying, 1848, White Metal Medal by T Halliday, bust of Hesing, almost facing, in traditionalChinese jacket decorated with dragon motif, MANARIN HESING OF THE CHINESE JUNK, rev details of the vessel, its purchase and its voyage, in 15 lines,45mm (BHM 2317). Extremely fine.

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Prisoner of War Camp on St Helena

South Africa, Prisoner of War Camp on St Helena, filled Bronze Medal, 1900, images relating to South Africa, rev the prison on the island,depicted as a high rocky landscape, TER GEDACHTENIS AAN DE BOREN, KRYGEVANGENEN, 46mm (Hern 298, smooth "COA" variety). Extremely fine and rare. Themedal was made by prisoners of war with very limited facilities. It is made of two plates joined by a rim and the centre was filled withcardboard.

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To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL SELECTIONS FROM BALDWIN'S(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v17n47a22.html)