China, The Holm Expedition to Shensi, 1921, a bronze medal by A. Bruce-Joy, bust of Frits Holm right, reverse legend in six lines, sun above, Chinese characters around, 64mm, edge stamped 112 (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.79, 14). Extremely fine, rare (£70-90)

Frits Holm, Danish explorer; the expedition, in the NV Kina, took place in 1907-8. Albert Bruce-Joy (1843-1924), Dublin-born Royal Academician, lived at Haslemere, Surrey; the medal was executed in France