Boxer Rebellion Italian Marine Silk Scroll and Medal

[Kanemono]

Italian silk scroll to a Italian Marine with a Italian China Medal 1900 - 1901. The embroidered silk scroll has the flags of the nations who fought the Boxers. The Italian flag is above the photograph and the Boxer flag is lying in defeat. I am not sure of the name of the Italian Marine. The medal is unnamed as issued with the bust of Victor Emanuel III facing left with the inscription 'VICTORIO EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA' around the circumference. The silver bar reads 'CINA 1900-1901'. The medal is fitted with a fixed bar suspender and a piece of blue ribbon that has a center stripe and a stripe on each side in yellow. The medal was awarded to the Italian marines and the crews of two Italian ships that formed part of the multi-national force to serve in China during the Boxer Uprising of 1900-01. It is believed that the silver medal was issued to the ships officers and 80 marines who served on land.

[Bill Scott]

Now that is one great display piece that is not often seen.A Rare silk hanger and a Rare Italian China Service Medal Thanks for posting.Scotty

[bobgee]

Incredibly rare item-! Thanks......Bob