France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 United Republic of The consists of fine quality

The consists of fine quality dark green wool Mützentrikot (cap tricot)

secured on both sides by original bronze buttons

CARRE 1935" on the reverse)

Constructed of war alloy

Order of theCrown reverse mounted

France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 United Republic of The consists of fine qualityIn 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