France, Third Republic. A China Medal 1900-1901 Auction Bessie Van Ark

Bessie Van Ark

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with a loop for suspension from its period original non-combatant’s ribbon

by a meadow-green colored rayon (waffenfarbe) soutache

France, Third Republic. A China Medal 1900-1901 Auction Bessie Van Ark1900 CHINE 1901. In silver, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked ""ARGENT"" (silver) on the edge, engraver marked ""GEORGES LEMAIRE"" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its dual dragons suspension, original ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: The China Medal was instituted on April 15, 1902 for award to the French military (and some civilians) who participated in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, as part