United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 Province of China cracks and loss of enamel

cracks and loss of enamel from the center medallion

surrounded by a ring of blue enamel with a gilt inscription of “IN FIDE SALUS” (“IN FAITH IS THE SALVATION”)

while the tail of the jacket is single vented

Footnote: Samuel John Tullock was born on February 26

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 Province of China cracks and loss of enamelIn silver, obverse illustrating a left facing rifleman kneeling and in a shooting position, inscribed "IN DEFENCE" below, engraved "CHALLENGE MEDAL No. 3. COMPY." above, reverse engraved "1873. Pvt. M. WHITAKER. 1874. Pvt. M. WHITAKER." in the centre, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 38 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, "V. R." clasp affixed to its original ribbon, tri claw hanger with pinback, edge