Chinese commemorative coin for non-combatant 1901
Chinese commemorative coin for non-military 1901
- Material: steel
- Size: 32.8mm x 35mm
- Weight: 15.1g
80 - 90 € silver plated in bronze
A commemorative Chinese coin was issued on 10 May 1901 by King and Emperor William II. donated. This award was awarded to wrestlers in bronze and non-wrestlers in steel. This commemorative coin for non-combatants was awarded to all persons who participated in the preparation and dispatch of troops or, during hostilities in Asia, deserved exceptional, especially appreciative respect in the interests of the troops fighting there. In addition, the crews of ships carrying weapons and cargo to or from troops were eligible. Shipping line officials who oversaw transports, foremen and artisans, as well as captains and lower ranks of the Hamburg-American line 207, officials of the Imperial Postal Administration were also eligible. A title deed was issued for delivery. There was no demand for a return. Commemorative coins were made of steel, silver, white metal and bronze, silver plated. Half dimensions of 28 mm are also known. A circulation of more than 5,000 is expected. Award copies are always made of steel. Other products are private products (silver) or products after World War I. The authoritative period is from May 30, 1900 to June 29, 1901. The list of braces was last expanded in December 1902. There are 14 known clamps that were partially intended only for the navy or army. Places for clamps were: Taku, Seymour Expedition, Tianjin, Beijing, Liang-xiang-hsien, Kaumi, Nan-hung-men, forts Peitang, Kalgan, Huolu, Fufing, Tsekingwan, Kitchou and Hophu. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen before 1945, vol. IV, 2001.
A round medal made of steel (white metal or bronze silver-plated) on top has a broadening of the edge with a hole for placing a small ring, on it a ribbon ring.
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Chinese commemorative coin for non-combatant 1901
Chinese commemorative coin for non-military 1901