Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive marked "1" flanked by dual

marked "1" flanked by dual cornucopias and name engraved "H

surmounted by a silver gilt and red enamelled knotted bow

both unmarked and measuring 40 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Instituted 12 March 1905 by Prince Regent Luitpold

his unit fought in the Courland pocket

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive marked "1" flanked by dualIn 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.