France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold Badge in die struck silvered

Badge in die struck silvered bronze

(Kriegsmarine Flottenkriegsabzeichen)

the divisional position was reduced to the area around Sulcis

while the others are buttonless

All four pockets have fold over button down flaps with reinforced button holes and small brass buttons with the RCAF eagle insignia

France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold Badge in die struck silveredAn 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.