Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Auction Himmler insisted to be awarded

Himmler insisted to be awarded the Order of Yugoslav Crown 1st Class - which he received during this visit)

Margaret Whytock of Madoc

the reverse with a solid catch

4 cm (w) x 1

a ribbon banner below inscribed “D

Italy, Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal, C. 1900 Auction Himmler insisted to be awardedIn 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.