United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to J.N Lock, HMS Seagull GTRexclude This confirms that the Bao

This confirms that the Bao Xing continued to be awarded several years after the capture of the Taiping capital Nanjing in 1864 and also awarded to those individuals unconnected with the suppression of the Taiping Rebellion

Menu and Toasts in the centre spread

It was with the latter that Hofacker saw security and combat duty in the Balkans

Geringswalde” on the reverse

on a red enameled cross base

United Kingdom. An East and West Africa Medal, to J.N Lock, HMS Seagull GTRexclude This confirms that the BaoInstituted November 1, 1892. In silver, full size, rim engraved J. N. LOCK, A. B, H. M. S. SEAGULL, 73 74 worn on correct ribbon with ring sewn into the top, dark patina on the reverse, light wear and small edge knocks, remains near extremely fine.