Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive dated September 28

dated September 28

born November 16

surmounted by a silver gilt and red enamelled knotted bow

his unit fought in the Courland pocket

Instituted 12 March 1905 by Prince Regent Luitpold

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive dated September 28In bronze, the obverse presents a left facing profile of Victor Emmanuel III, the reverse presents the inscription CINA surrounded by a laurel wreath, marked REGIA ZECCA on obverse near rim denoting second issue, measures 31mm (w) x 35. 10mm (h inclusive of integral suspension bar), weighs 14 grams (including ribbon), worn on a correct replacement ribbon, very dark patina, light edge bruising, a very rare medal in near extremely fine condition.