France, Republic. A China Expedition Medal, By G. Lemaitre, C. 1900 Auction both lugs and pin intact)

both lugs and pin intact)

with ink signature of Der Chef der Luftflotte 6

Following shakedown and training

comprising: sash badge

He returned to Canada on October 4

France, Republic. A China Expedition Medal, By G. Lemaitre, C. 1900 Auction both lugs and pin intact)Instituted April 15 1902. Constructed of silver, the obverse presents a female portrait facing left, the reverse presents an anchor with crossed cannons in front of a building, the medal is marked GEORGE LEMATIRE along the 5 oclock edge of the obverse, and the rim is marked ARGENT, the medal is suspended from a unique dragon head suspension and worn on correct ribbon with 1900 CHINE 1901 clasp, measures 30mm (w) x 49. 6mm (h inclusive of dragon head