France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 GTRexclude measuring 75mm x 43 mm

measuring 75mm x 43 mm

The streets were slippery and the visibility poor at the time

It may be awarded to both Brazilian and foreign nationals and is mainly an award for the diplomatic service

The result was a victory for the Centralists

Footnote: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley

France, Republic. A China Campaign Award, Boxer Rebellion, C.1902 GTRexclude measuring 75mm x 43 mmAn 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.