Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal of the Campaign in China Province of China scattered surface rust overall

scattered surface rust overall

and some scratching of the handle

The Battalion sailed August 9

and maintains a spring catch to securely hold the sword in place during storage

with the remnants of an adhesive from previous display evident to the reverse of both

Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal of the Campaign in China Province of China scattered surface rust overallInstituted in 1900. In bronze, the obverse bearing the raised profile of Victor Emmanuel III with the inscription VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE DITALIA, 32. 3 mm in diameter, original ribbon, light oxidation on reverse, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Campaign in China was a decoration awarded to personnel for service in China during the intervention against the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 1901.