France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold 3-1/2”x6”

3-1/2”x6”

and of very good quality manufacture

by maker GWL

she had made two uneventful patrols of the German coast

France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 Hold 3-1/2”x6”An 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.