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 Osafune of Bizen Province was

Osafune of Bizen Province was one of the largest sword production sites of the Muromachi Era

the obverse of the latter trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with machine-embroidered black tresses

both opening with diagonal flaps bearing reinforced buttonholes

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 Osafune of Bizen Province wasInstituted 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,