United Kingdom. A China Medal to Sowar Suraya Singh, 2rd Bombay Light Cavalry consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The tip of each finger

The tip of each finger is perforated with a hole through which is looped a period original drawstring

edge inscribed JOSEPH ETIENNE ROY

The third postcard illustrates a seated Captain Brandenburg

marked ZDVRK

the mounting board marked with the "Y

United Kingdom. A China Medal to Sowar Suraya Singh, 2rd Bombay Light Cavalry consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The tip of each fingerInstituted 1901. In silver, full size, rim Indian Army engraved 2602 Sowar Suraya Singh 3d Bo Lt Cavy, light wear and contact marks evident, remains very fine. Footnote: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, part of the Bombay Army (later merged into the Indian Army), was one of the Indian cavalry regiments deployed to China in 1900 as part of the British contingent in the international relief force. Indian troops played a major role in guarding supply lines,