Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 GTRexclude Manwaring)

Manwaring)

The couple had two boys

maker marked "GICAR S

hallmarked with boars head denoting French silver manufacture in 800 fineness post 1838

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 GTRexclude Manwaring)In bronze, the obverse presents a left facing profile of Victor Emmanuel III, the reverse presents the inscription CINA surrounded by a laurel wreath, marked REGIA ZECCA on obverse near rim denoting second issue, measures 31mm (w) x 35. 10mm (h inclusive of integral suspension bar), weighs 14 grams (including ribbon), worn on a correct replacement ribbon, very dark patina, light edge bruising, a very rare medal in near extremely fine condition.