Prussia. An Imperial China Campaign Medal for Combatants, c.1901

1900-1901 Issue. (China-Denkmünze); a round gilt bronze medal; the obverse depicting a griffon slaying a Chinese-style dragon, within a laurel wreath; the reverse with a central crowned Royal Monogram of King Wilhelm, circumscribed “Den Siegreichen Streitern - China 1900-1901” (German - To the Victorious Fighters - China 1900-1901), within a laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, featuring a Tsekingkwan campaign bar, a Huolu campaign bar, a Peitang-Forts campaign bar, and a Taku campaign bar; measuring 33.32 mm in diameter; weighing 24.1 grams; in extremely fine condition.

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