Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 GTRexclude framed within an open-ended wreath

framed within an open-ended wreath

Curry of Brockville

Manwaring)

maker marked "GICAR S

on which a cannon and two French standards appear

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 GTRexclude framed within an open-ended wreathIn 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.