China Medal (German Empire)

China Medal (German Empire)
China Medal
China-Denkmünze
China-Denkmünze recto.jpg
Obverse of the Medal
Awarded by Flag of the German Empire.svg German Empire
Type Campaign medal
Eligibility German military and civilians
Awarded for participation in combat operations in China during the Boxer Rebellion
Statistics
Established 10 May 1901
Related Colonial Medal (German Empire)
South West Africa Medal (German Empire)
China-Denkmünze ribbon bar.png
ribbon bar of the medal

The China Medal (China-Denkmünze), was a medal of the German Empire. It was established on 10 May 1901 by Kaiser Wilhelm II, in his capacity as King of Prussia and German Kaiser. The medal was a reward for service by German troops and civilians during the Boxer Rebellion.


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