China Medal (German Empire)

The China Medal is a on May 10, 1901, donated by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Honour for the armed conflict in East Asia 1900-1901 with the participation of the German armed forces.

The medal is made of steel or bronze and displays on the front of an eagle holding a dragon in its claws, on the back of the imperial signature, about the imperial crown and the medal of bronze inscription the victorious warriors 1900 China 1901; in the steel service to the expedition to China. It is worn on the left breast of an orange, black - white-red- rimmed band.

The China Medal in bronze was awarded to those involved in the armed conflict members of the German army and navy, to all persons not of Chinese nationality who have listened to at this time of the embassy in Beijing or at the consulate in Tien- tsin and have been present as well as to those working in the field hospitals and hospital ships forces of Nursing.

The China Medal was awarded to steel in all individuals who were active in the interests of workers posted to East Asia troops in an extraordinary way and to the German crews, the troop transport ships chartered to East Asia.

She could also be awarded members of allied troops. China medals have been donated in Italy (1901 ), France (1902 ), England, the USA, Japan and Russia.

• Taku
• Tsekingkwan
• Seymour Expedition
• Kalgan
• Tientsin
• Huolu
• Peking
• Kitchou
• Peitang - forts
• Hophu
• Liang - Hsiang- Hsien
• Fouphing
• Kaumi
• Nan -Hung -Men
• Chang - cheng -Ling
• Tonku
• Chouchouang
• Kuant - Shang
• Nankuanto

The clasps are made of gold plated brass and are mounted on the tape. For participation in several battles, the clips were attached to each other.