France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold by maker GWL

by maker GWL

with RZM/SS paper label on reverse

while the others are buttonless

Badge in die struck silvered bronze

France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold by maker GWLAn 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.