United States: China Relief Expedition 1900. Naval obverse with United States Marine Corps reverse

An un-numbered and un-attributed later post 1945 strike

The medal with a fixed ring and loose ring suspension, and, fitted with a 'crimp-brooch'. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and intricate drop clasp fittings as issued

The crimp brooch with maker hallmark 'G27'

The China Relief Expedition Medal was a campaign medal awarded to members of both the United States Navy and the United States Marines for service in the China Relief Expedition between 1900 and 1901 during the Boxer Rebellion. The medal was authorized by General Orders of the Department of the Navy on June 27, 1908. General Order 81 established the medal authorized for Naval personnel while General Order 82 authorized the medal for the Marine Corps

Condition: EF

Code: 25060