France, Republic. A China Expedition Medal, By G. Lemaitre, C. 1900 Auction Following shakedown and training

Following shakedown and training

Two days later he was posthumously awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class

with ink signature of Der Chef der Luftflotte 6

These decorations were awarded in bronze

France, Republic. A China Expedition Medal, By G. Lemaitre, C. 1900 Auction Following shakedown and trainingInstituted April 15 1902. Constructed of silver, the obverse presents a female portrait facing left, the reverse presents an anchor with crossed cannons in front of a building, the medal is marked GEORGE LEMATIRE along the 5 oclock edge of the obverse, and the rim is marked ARGENT, the medal is suspended from a unique dragon head suspension and worn on correct ribbon with 1900 CHINE 1901 clasp, measures 30mm (w) x 49. 6mm (h inclusive of dragon head