Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal 1900-1901 With Clasp United Republic of transferred to the 1st Canadian

transferred to the 1st Canadian Division Engineers on April 6th

maker marked "18"

This star was awarded for twenty years' service

when he was transferred to No

reverse inscribed

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal 1900-1901 With Clasp United Republic of transferred to the 1st Canadian(Medaglia Commemorativi della campagne in estremo oriente, Cina 1900 1901). Instituted in 1901. 1 Clasp CINA 1900 1901. In bronze, engraver marked "REGIA ZECCA" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, light contact and spotting overall, clasp in silver affixed to its original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The China Campaign Medal was Instituted on June 23, 1901 by Royal Decree