France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 United Republic of secured on both sides by

secured on both sides by original bronze buttons

CARRE 1935" on the reverse)

Constructed of war alloy

A First & Second War Group to the Royal Garrison Artillery - British War Medal (2

It retains all of its silvering throughout the hilt

France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 United Republic of secured on both sides byIn silver, engraver marked ""DANIEL DUPUIS"" on the obverse, cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse, measuring 30 mm, replacement ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on the September 6, 1885, and awarded to the army and navy who served in the 1884 1885 campaign in north eastern Indochina (North Vietnam), otherwise known as the Sino French War. The Navy version incorporates seven battle honours, with ""CAU