Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal Newly Listed worn on original neck ribbon

worn on original neck ribbon

constructed of a blue cotton/rayon-blended base with silver-grey machine embroidery

The die of the golden bravery medal is different from the die used on large silver bravery medal

on December 6

and directed against the Ottoman Empire

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal Newly Listed worn on original neck ribbonInstitution Date: 1901. In bronze, a medal commemorating the China Campaign, with bust of Vittorio Emanuele III bearing Italian Cina (translation: China) on reverse, maker marked Regina Zegga, measuring at 31. 6mm in diameter and weighing at 16. 4 grams, on period ribbon, light wear and contact marks evident, wear to ribbon, remains in very fine condition.