| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25146.021 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | C 1905 |
| Conflict |
China, 1900-1901 (Boxer Uprising) |
United States : China Relief Expedition Medal (1900) (2 examples)
Description
United States China Relief Expedition Medals (1900). On the obverse is the Imperial Chinese five-toed dragon with the inscription 'CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION' around the upper border and the dates '1900–1901' at the bottom. On the reverse is a trophy composed of an eagle perched on a cannon supported by crossed flags, rifles, an Indian shield, spear and quiver of arrows, a Cuban machete, and a Sulu kris. Below the trophy are the words' FOR SERVICE'. Around the border at the top are the words 'UNITED STATES ARMY' and around the bottom are thirteen stars. It has a loose ring suspender and the ribbon is 13/8 inches wide and is composed of the following vertical stripes: 1/16 inch Ultramarine blue, 11/4 inch Golden yellow, and 1/16 inch Ultramarine Blue. One is impressed in the edge 'No.1142' and the other is not impressed. Both have brooch bars.
History / Summary
The China Campaign Medal is a decoration of the United States Army which was created by order of the United States War Department on January 12, 1905. The medal recognizes service in the China Relief Expedition which was conducted by the United States Army at the turn on the 20th century during the Boxer Rebellion.