Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal of the Campaign in China Province of China The Battalion sailed August 9

The Battalion sailed August 9

An early Sturmabteilung (SA) service kepi

a Nine-Ribbon Ribbon Bar (four ribbons with crossed bronze swords

the reverse with both attachment prongs intact and securely fastened to the ribbon of the accompanying 1914 Iron Cross II Class

scattered surface rust overall

Italy, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal of the Campaign in China Province of China The Battalion sailed August 9Instituted in 1900. In bronze, the obverse bearing the raised profile of Victor Emmanuel III with the inscription VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE DITALIA, 32. 3 mm in diameter, original ribbon, light oxidation on reverse, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Campaign in China was a decoration awarded to personnel for service in China during the intervention against the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 1901.