British Era Royal Hong Kong Regiment (V) Disbandment Medal 1854-1995
Disbandment took place 3rd September 1995, this is recorded on the rear of the medal. The medal was available to those serving with the Regiment as the end of the Crown Colony became imminent. Two oriental dragons beneath the British crown and a banner-' NULLI SECUNDUS IN ORIENTE' (Second to none in the Orient) - the regimental motto. Formed from a local militia in 1854 the RHKR(V) (Royal prefix from 1970) has experienced a varied military history under joint British and Hong Kong Government administration. It was disbanded in 1995 following its release from British control on return of the colony to the Chinese Government in 1997.
The Hong Kong Volunteers were first formed in 1854 and were renamed as The Hong Kong Altillery and Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1878. In 1917 they were again renamed as, The Hong Kong Defence Corps. In 1920 the name of the Corps was again changed to, The Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps. In 1961 the Corps became The Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers) and were awarded the "Royal" title in 1970.
This illustrious Regiment was a Part of the British Hong Kong Garrison disbanded in 1995 Due to Hong Kong will Handover to China on 1997. It would be a nice addition to any collection, super display piece or genuine period prop. Nice piece In Great Condition...It would make an Great and Wonderful excellent addition to add on your collections and interesting to all collectors of British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy Militaria Memorabilia Historians and British Colonial Hong Kong, Royal Hong Kong Police Force, Police Memorabilia, Bagpipe, Pipes and Drums, Scottish Highland Piper or Drummer. The item "British Era Royal Hong Kong Regiment (V) Disbandment Medal 1854-1995" is in sale since Wednesday, February 5, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Medals, Pins & Ribbons". The seller is "biz3388" and is located in Victoria, British Colonial .
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