Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive born November 16

born November 16

surmounted by a silver gilt and red enamelled knotted bow

dated September 28

of the firm Dieges and Clust of New York

marked "1" flanked by dual cornucopias and name engraved "H

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Archive born November 16In 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.