Germany, Imperial. A Scarce Naval Sea Pilot’s Badge, C.1915 Newly Listed China War Medal 1900

China War Medal 1900

fine chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

dark green cotton underside

orange cotton backer

and with the war having concluded

Germany, Imperial. A Scarce Naval Sea Pilot’s Badge, C.1915 Newly Listed China War Medal 1900(Seeflugfhrerabzeichen). In bronze gilt, the obverse with a central eagle in mid flight, underneath a radiant sun, on top of a seascape, within an oval oak and laurel leaf wreath, tied at the bottom with a bow and topped by a German State Crown, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 71. 86 mm (h), weighing 56. 4 grams, worn, very fine.