France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold of average gent’s size

of average gent’s size

and of very good quality manufacture

Badge in die struck silvered bronze

It was kept highly classified and we didn't even discuss it among ourselves

France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold of average gent’s sizeAn interesting and possibly unique award commemorating the French participation in the Boxer Rebellion; consisting of a diamond shaped medal in silver, obverse presenting a hand carved Chinese stylized dragon, reverse with raised hand carved lettering CAMPAGNE DE CHINE 1901, measuring 43 mm (w) x 64 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with replacement ring and loop with mid 20th century ribbon, toned silver, near extremely fine.