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

by maker GWL

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

3-1/2”x6”

and of very good quality manufacture

with RZM/SS paper label on reverse

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.