Germany, Imperial. A China Medal for Non-Combatants
(China Denkmünze für Nichtkämpfer). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a German national eagle grappling with a Chinese dragon, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION NACH CHINA” (“SERVICE TO THE EXPEDITION TO CHINA”), measuring 32.65 mm (w) x 35.24 mm (h), weighing 15.2 grams, a late example in extremely fine condition.

