France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 Auction Archive original ribbon stitched to the

original ribbon stitched to the ring

23 Squadron on June 23

yet slightly dinged tip

Although the doctor thought a recovery time of at least eight months was in order

France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 Auction Archive original ribbon stitched to theIn 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