Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal 1900-1901 With Clasp United Republic of This star was awarded for

This star was awarded for twenty years' service

4 mm (h) black wool base

along with a vertical pinback with a functional hinge/catch assembly

reverse inscribed

maker marked "18"

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal 1900-1901 With Clasp United Republic of This star was awarded for(Medaglia Commemorativi della campagne in estremo oriente, Cina 1900 1901). Instituted in 1901. 1 Clasp CINA 1900 1901. In bronze, engraver marked "REGIA ZECCA" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, light contact and spotting overall, clasp in silver affixed to its original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The China Campaign Medal was Instituted on June 23, 1901 by Royal Decree