C.R.E./ 1900 (writtem in pseudo-Chinese character strokes above and below square central hole); around margin, "NOT TO CONQUER, BUT TO SAVE: Medal in the shape of a Chinese cash, with horizontal loop attached; the rectangular pin bar, on which dragon l., with head turned back r. and plain yellow ribbon.
C.R.E./ 1900 (writtem in pseudo-Chinese character strokes above and below square central hole); around margin, "NOT TO CONQUER, BUT TO SAVE"/ 3 23 (added by small, individual numeral punches).: Medal in shape of Chinese cash coin with loop attached; sculpted coiled dragon pin bar and yellow/black/green/maroon/yellow striped ribbon
simplified Chinese character in blue on yellow silk ribbon.: Chinese dragon, facing; pivoting loop attachment with flaming cannoball; single bar, pagoda-roof.