Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the China Campaign 1900-1901, I Class Silver Grade GTRexclude complete with a functional spring

complete with a functional spring clip for uniform suspension

with a thin row of red embroidery in the centre flanked by thicker rows of black embroidery on either side on the upper

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by an unconfirmed manufacturer tentatively identified as Boerger & Co

It was originally created as an Order of the Congo Free State

gripping a raised and silvered banner bearing an inscription of “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“FOR SILESIA”) in its talons

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the China Campaign 1900-1901, I Class Silver Grade GTRexclude complete with a functional spring( 1900 1901 .). Instituted in 1901. In silver, measuring 28. 3 mm (w) x 33. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its protruding integral bar, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, dark patina, edge nicks, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the China Campaign 1900 1901 was instituted on May 6, 1901 and was awarded for participation in the China campaign 1900 1901, in two grades: I Class Silver and II Class Bronze.