China Medal 1856-1860, 2 Clasps: Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 awarded to Gunner J. Cockley, 4th Brigade, Royal Artillery in China during the Second Opium War, being present at the capture of the Taku Forts on 21st August 1860, and the capture of Pekin shortly afterwards.
China Medal 1856-1860, 2 Clasps: Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860; (GUNNER JAS COCKLEY. 4TH BDE. RL ARTY.)
Condition: dark toned, small edge-knock at 3 o’clock, otherwise Good Very Fine
James Cockley saw service as a Gunner with the 4th Brigade, Royal Artillery in China during the Second Opium War, being present at the capture of the Taku Forts on 21st August 1860, and the capture of Pekin shortly afterwards.
