France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) '1900 Chine 1901'

With Paris Mint makers marks comprising the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim

The medal fitted with a length of original silk watered 'moire' corded riband

The 1901 China expedition commemorative medal (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition de Chine 1901) was a French military campaign medal established by the law of 15 April 1902 to recognize service in China in 1900 and 1901 during the Boxer Rebellion

Basic award criteria between the French Army and French Navy varied with regards to dates of eligibility. For Army personnel the qualifying dates were service ion China between 30 June 1900 to 8 August 1901, while the Navy dates were 30 May 1900 to 31 December 1901

An attractive medal

Condition: Toned VF

Code: 20815