Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive surmounted by a silver gilt

surmounted by a silver gilt and red enamelled knotted bow

marked "1" flanked by dual cornucopias and name engraved "H

born November 16

his unit fought in the Courland pocket

both unmarked and measuring 40 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive surmounted by a silver giltIn 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.