France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 United Republic of Constructed of war alloy

Constructed of war alloy

It retains all of its silvering throughout the hilt

the badge overlaying a modern Cameron tartan swatch

and later participated in several training maneuvers of two to four weeks throughout the 1920s

Order of theCrown reverse mounted

France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 United Republic of Constructed of war alloyIn 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