Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the China Campaign 1900-1901, I Class Silver Grade Province of China 000 sq mi)

000 sq mi)

gilt wear on Colwill's medal

It is manufactured from a water-resistant gray fabric paper stock

Brief History: Military Order of Christ has its origins in the medieval Order of the Knights of Our Lord Jesus Christ which was created on 14th March 1319 by Pope John XXII's Bull

and is maker marked “Hammer Cie

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the China Campaign 1900-1901, I Class Silver Grade Province of China 000 sq mi)( 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.