An Imperial Russian China Campaign Medal; Bronze Grade Hold the 88th exceeded many other

the 88th exceeded many other regiments in the sheer numbers of officers killed and incapacitated while leading the regiment

December 27

After the return and restoration of King Ferdinand VII in 1814

6 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

After training

An Imperial Russian China Campaign Medal; Bronze Grade Hold the 88th exceeded many otherAn Imperial Russian China Campaign Medal; Bronze Grade Bronze, obverse bears the cypher of Tsar Nicholas II, reverse dated "1900 1901" in the centre with an anchorplaced upon a crossed sword and rifle below and inscribed in Russian "For the Campaign into China", 28. 2 mm, with loop suspension and replacement ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on May 6, 1901 and was created to commemorate the 1900 1901