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 each measuring 31 mm (w)

each measuring 31 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

both opening with diagonal flaps bearing reinforced buttonholes

After doing some aircraft ferry operations in the Mediterranean

a victim of recurring "shell shock"

in for grades: Grand Cross

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 each measuring 31 mm (w)Instituted 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,