COINS, 錢幣, CHINA – TIBET, 中國 - 西藏, Medals 紀念章: Silver Medal, 1903-1904, Obv bust of King Edward VII left, "EDWARDVS VII KAISER-I-HIND", Rev Potala Palace, "TIBET 1903-4", bar Gyantse (BBM 138). Very fine.
Awarded to Indian and British regiments on a trade mission from India to Lhasa led by Colonel Younghusband in 1903-1904. The mission was opposed and military action ensued. The Gyantse campaign took place between 3 May and 6 July1904."
Estimate: US$150-200